Lisbon Bus
Lisbon has 745 buses operating 78 routes in the city. If your destination cannot be reached by metro or tram, you may have to rely on one of these busses to get to your destination.
Bus System Map
How to Find a Bus Route
Finding accurate bus arrival times can be tough in Lisbon. If you’re an iOS user, go and check out GeoBus. GeoBus is an app for your smartphone that has real time bus location information for all bus routes in Lisbon.
How to Board & Exit a Bus
To board a bus, board at the front of the bus near the driver and pay your fare by tapping your Viva Viagem Card. You can also pay cash to the driver, but your fare will be less expensive if you have a Viva Viagem Card. To request a stop, press a red request stop button on a nearby pole. When it comes time to get off the bus at your stop, exit at the rear doors.
Transfer Rules
You do not get a discounted fare when transferring to or from a bus to any other mode of transportation in Lisbon. To pay a cheaper fare, consider using a day pass.
Detailed Photos
Click the photos below for more detailed descriptions of entering, boarding and exiting the bus.
Other Public Transportation Options
The Viva Viagem Card is the universal fare ticket for all public transportation services.
Lisbon has a few funiculars and elevators in the city to quickly get up the steep streets.