Lisbon Metro Guide – Tickets, Times and Map

Tourist Information for using the Lisbon Subway

The Lisbon metro is an affordable and efficient way for tourists looking for transport to get around Lisbon.

Read on to find everything you need to know about riding the Lisbon metro system, including how to buy tickets, maps, and the bets stations for Lisbon’s top attractions.

Lisbon Metro Operating Times

The Lisbon Metro operates every single day, including all major events and bank holidays (Christmas and New Year). Metro times depend on the day of the week, but as of 2024:

Day of the Week	Hours Operating
Monday to Friday	06:30am to 01:00am (Last Metro Leaves)
Weekends	06:30am to 01:00am (Last Metro Leaves)
Bank Holidays	06:30am to 01:00am (Last Metro Leaves)

Sometimes work is being carried out, and routes/stations have slightly different operational hours. It’s worth checking the official Lisbon Metro website for the latest information.

Lisbon Metro Frequency

The frequency of the Lisbon Metro depends on which line is being used, what day of the week it is, and what time of day it is.

The whole metro system in Lisbon is fairly frequent and you should never find yourself waiting longer than 6-12 minutes for a metro train.

Lisbon Metro Tickets and Prices

Ticket Type	Price per Journey
Single Journey Ticket	€1.80
Navegante Card (Single Journey)	€1.61
Navegante Card (24 Hour Unlimited Pass)	€6.60 (per 24 hours)

One-way tickets cost €1.80 and can be purchased by scanning a contactless bank card at the barriers of each station. There are no ‘return’ tickets, and each single trip is charged.

However, a more cost effective way for travel in Lisbon using the metro is to purchase a Navegante Card. The card allows you to get a discount on each single trip and pay €1.61 (a saving of €0.19).

Lisbon Metro Navegante Card

The Lisbon Navegante card is a great option for riding the metro in Lisbon. The card can be used across a variety of public transportation including buses, trams, the metro, trains, and ferries in Lisbon.

This re-usable card can be purchased from any station for an admin fee of €0.50, and reloaded (again, at any station) with amounts between €3 and €40.

The Navegante card can also be used to purchase a ’24 hour pass’ for just €6.80 which allows you unlimited travel across Lisbon for 24 hours.

Where to Buy Lisbon Metro Tickets

The easiest way to purchase Lisbon Metro tickets is using the self service ticket machines in each of Lisbon’s metro stations. There’s normally plenty of machines available (especially in the larger stations).

You can also find ticket offices in some of the larger stations with staff there to assist you.

If you want to prepare in advance there is also the option to purchase online through the  Official Lisbon Metro Website.

Lisbon Metro Map

Here is a Lisbon Metro map that is accurate as of 2024:

Lisbon Metro Routes

Lisbon Metro consists of four colour-coded lines, each serving distinct routes and connecting various parts of the city.

Here is a summary of some of the key Lisbon attractions tourists may want to visit, as well as the closest Metro stop:

Attraction	Nearest Metro
São Jorge Castle	Rossio (Green Line)
Lisbon Oceanarium	Oriente (Red Line)
Sintra Day Trip	Rossio (Green Line), then train to Sintra
Lisbon Zoo	Jardim Zoológico (Blue Line)
Lisbon Cathedral	Terreiro do Paço (Blue Line) or Baixa-Chiado (Blue/Green Line)
National Pantheon	Santa Apolónia (Blue Line)
Benfica Stadium Tour	Colégio Militar/Luz (Blue Line)
Arco da Rua Augusta	Terreiro do Paço (Blue Line)

Unfortunately, the Lisbon metro does not cover the Belem area, so to get to attractions such as Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower, or Pastéis de Belém, you’re better off with other forms of public transport such as the bus or train.

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