By tram/funiculars
Carris tram routs coplete the bus system and therefore cover the intire city. The tram network is made up of five routs, three funiculars and one lift.
The three main funiculars in Lisbon are the Glória, the Bica and the Lavra.
The Glória is the closest and the easiest to find from the main tourist area. It runs from Praca do Restoradores up to the Barrio Alto.The Lavra runs from the east side of Avenida da Liberdade to Campo Martires da Pátria. The Bica, the most difficult to find, but offers the most interesting route, operates between Calçada do Combro to Rua do Boavista. Tickets are cheaper if bought at kiosks than on trams.
The three main funiculars in Lisbon are the Glória, the Bica and the Lavra.
The Glória is the closest and the easiest to find from the main tourist area. It runs from Praca do Restoradores up to the Barrio Alto.The Lavra runs from the east side of Avenida da Liberdade to Campo Martires da Pátria. The Bica, the most difficult to find, but offers the most interesting route, operates between Calçada do Combro to Rua do Boavista. Tickets are cheaper if bought at kiosks than on trams.
Public Transportation
Lisbon is a city full of cobblestone hills. It is a very walk able city, but for longer distances, there is an extensive public transportation network that includes buses, trams, taxis, funiculars, lifts and an underground metro.
It is well advised not attempt driving in the city. Traffic can be a nightmare to visitors and navigation is pretty difficult as for the city’s hills.
Carris is the company that operates the main network of funiculars, trains, and buses. Passes valid for Carris are for one day, three days, four days and seven days. Tickets and passes can be purchased at Carris kiosks. A separate ticket must be purchased for the underground metro system.
It is well advised not attempt driving in the city. Traffic can be a nightmare to visitors and navigation is pretty difficult as for the city’s hills.
Carris is the company that operates the main network of funiculars, trains, and buses. Passes valid for Carris are for one day, three days, four days and seven days. Tickets and passes can be purchased at Carris kiosks. A separate ticket must be purchased for the underground metro system.
By metro
The Metropolitano de Lisboa is Lisbon’s metro system. It is a very good and comfortable way to get around the city. The metro has four lines and trains run every few minutes. The stations are marked with a red M and are located near most hotels areas.
By bus
Carris’s yellow busses cover the whole city and have up to 97 routs. There are 8 night busses routs that run from 11.45 pm to 5.30 am. Tickets are cheaper if bought at kiosks than on busses.
By ferries
Due to Lisbon’s location on the banks of the river Targus, the ferry service is quite extensive and is another way to gain a different perspective on the city. There are two ferry companies: Transjeto and Soflusa. Transjeto operates mostly on the north side of the river, with three terminals: Belem, Cais do Sodre and Cais da Alfandega. The ferries make trips to seven terminals on the south bank. Tickets are available at the ferry pier.
Taxi
Taxis in Lisbon are plentiful and although not cheaper than the Metro, are still quite reasonable. They are beige coloured, with a green light on the car roof. It is pretty easy to stop a taxi on the street.Within the city, they charge a base meter fare, and outside the city there is a charge per kilometer, and the driver is within his rights to charge for a return fare. It is customary to tip about 10%, but it is voluntary.