Lisbon Transportation
From "Lisbon, Portugal"

LEFT: Funicular tram or ascensore, Lisbon.

Tips on traveling in Portugal:

If you plan to drive in Portugal, read my articles on driving in Europe and car rentals: when to rent, when to lease. For train travel, consider a rail pass from our partner, Rail Europe. (You can even get passes that combine rail travel with a rental car.)

General transport information

Forget about driving in Lisbon. The city's hills make navigation a nightmare, and traffic can be intimidating to visitors. (Driving in rural areas and smaller cities is much easier, so don't be afraid to rent a car and pick it up on your way out of Lisbon.)

The best ways to get around Lisbon are on foot, via Metro, or on the many tram and bus lines. Taxis are readily available, and commuter trains serve nearby resort towns like Estoril and Sintra. 

Rapid transit

Metropolitano de Lisboa
The Metro's Web site has a route map, fare information, and photos of art in the city's underground stations. (Look for the "English" link on the home page if you don't read Portuguese.)

Trams

Lisbon Trams
This illustrated history of Lisbon's tram lines is from The Luso Pages: Lisbon Transport.

Automobile travel

Driving Distances from Lisbon
If you're planning to reach Lisbon by road, these distance tables will help you estimate travel times. You can translate kilometers into miles with the IFP Metric Units Conversion Tables.

Walking

Wear sturdy shoes with rubber soles, or you may find it hard to maintain traction on steep cobblestoned streets and sidewalks. Be careful with strollers and baby carriages, which can be hard to control on downhill stretches. If you're old or out of shape, look for alternative routes to hilltop scenic overlooks (either on foot or by tram).

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