Using the Metro in Lisbon

The metro is open from 6:30am – 1:00am, 7 days per week, with a train service usually running every 6-9 minutes.
If you´re out and about exploring for the day, we recommend the 24 hour ticket! It has unlimited trips. You can use it on all metro and Carris transport – Including Tram 28 and the Santa Justa Lift. So you´ll certainly get your moneys worth! Don´t forget you can only buy this ticket from a metro station.

TIP: As with every form of public transport, it is mandatory to validate your ticket at the stations’ entrance and exit gates. At €1,45 for a single trip it´s certainly not worth the risk of a fine, always touch in and touch out with your card.

To use the metro you´ll need to purchase The Viva Viagem card for €0.50 and top it up as you go. But you can also use the card on the bus, tram, ferry, funiculars and lift! It´s valid for one year, so dont lose it if you plan on coming back to Lisbon. You can buy it at any metro station, newspaper stand or Carris’ points of sale. Don´t share the card with friends, as its only valid for one person.

The system is super easy to use. Firstly make sure you´re Viva Viagem card is topped up. Then on entry to the platform swipe it across the card reader to open the gate. And obviously swipe it again at the end of your journey to open the gate when you’re leaving platform.

There are four metro lines, with 56 stations in Lisbon. They are conveniently color coded – blue, yellow, green and red.

Don’t forget that Anjos metro station is the nearest station to get to our hostel in Lisbon. This station is located only a few minutes away from Sant Jordi Hostels – Lisbon!