Back to your Lisbon guideGetting into Lisbon

A smoother first hour.

Find the route that fits your arrival, your luggage, and where you’re staying.

MAKE IT YOUR ARRIVAL

Where are you headed?

LIS · Humberto Delgado Airport

Use the time you expect to reach ground transport, after passport control and baggage collection. Times are local to Lisbon. This comparison does not apply child or resident discounts.

Metro is worth considering

For Rossio / northern Baixa, plan one change between metro lines. Check current disruptions and the final walk to your address.

THE METRO OPTION

Aeroporto → Rossio

  1. 1

    At Aeroporto, take the Red line towards São Sebastião.

  2. 2

    Change at Alameda for the Green line towards Cais do Sodré.

  3. 3

    Leave at Rossio. Check the walk to your exact address.

Allow roughly 40–60 minutes to the station, including a change and waiting. This is a planning estimate.

€3.842 travelers · one way

Each traveler needs a separate eligible contactless bank card or device; one card cannot pay for a group. These are 2026 fares checked in September, not a live quote.

Check official fares & payment rules
KNOW THE TRADEOFFS

Choose the journey that fits.

OptionBest reason to choose itBefore you set off
MetroPublished per-person fareOne change for the destinations above. Check station access and the final walk.
Licensed taxiDirect trip to your addressUse the official rank, confirm capacity and pay the metered fare.
Uber / BoltCompare a quote before bookingApp access required. Follow the designated pickup instructions.
City busAn alternative where the route fitsThe airport lists a 50 × 40 × 20 cm luggage limit on city buses. Check route and service hours.

Traveling with children?

The calculator counts full-fare travelers. Check the operator’s child rules rather than assuming that a resident’s free-travel pass applies to a visitor.

Steps, lifts & access

Lift availability and station exits can affect the trip. Confirm the arrangements you need with Metro Lisboa and your accommodation.

Operator accessibility information

Sources & checks

Fare and operating information checked 9 September 2026. Route changes and travel-time allowances are a desk-reviewed planning guide, not live routing or a guarantee of a connection.

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