Metro
Four color-coded metro lines cover Lisbon's central and business districts. Stations are wonderfully decorated with murals, poetry and sculptures. Each stop is marked with a red 'M'.
Bus
Carris operates 97 bus routes throughout Lisbon. 69 of these routes are classified as "urban" lines. You should be able to find a bus route map at the tourist office.
Trams
There are five tram lines running through Lisbon, each offering hard-to-beat glimpses of the city. We regard tram line 28 to be one of Lisbon's greatest rides. The central section of its route runs from Rua da Conceição in the Baixa, past the Se and up Rue Augusto Rosa before chugging through Lisbon's steepest and narrowest streets. Note that the tram ride gets markedly less interesting after the tram reaches Rue de Voz do Operario.
Funiculars
Funiculars link the lower city with the residential areas in the hills. Lisbon features three funiculars and one "lift," which is essentially a large, ornate elevator. A funicular ride costs €1.30.
Metro, Bus, Tram, and Funicular Tickets
One ride on the metro, bus, or tram costs €1.30. A combination ticket costs €1.15 for travel within the central city and €1.50 for travel beyond it.
A book of 10 single-journey tickets for travel within the center of Lisbon runs €6.85. A book of 10 single-journey tickets for travel within and beyond the center of Lisbon costs €10.45.
A one-day ticket for travel on the entire CARRIS network is €3.35. A five-day ticket for travel throughout the network costs €12.90.
Buses, trams and funiculars cost €1.30 per ride. You can pay for bus travel on board the bus.
Taxis
Taxis in Portugal are billed by time, not distance. The starting cost during the day is €2.35; at night, this flat fee increases to €2.50. (Additional fees include a €1.60 luggage supplement and a €.75 charge for a taxi arranged by telephone.) During heavy traffic hours, it can be much more expensive to cab it than during light traffic times. Ask the folks at the airport tourist office about the voucher program, which simplifies transportation by taxi.
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