Lisbon Elevators & Funicular
Funiculars & Elevators
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon has a few funiculars and elevators in the city. These vehicles are on short lines that allow riders to quickly move up and down the hilly parts of the city.
Funicular & Elevator Locations
There are four funiculars / elevators in Lisbon to speed up your trips up and down the hilly streets.
Ascensor da Glória
Ascensor do Lavra
Ascensor da Bica
Elevador de Santa Justa
Funicular & Elevator Fares
Two trips on a elevator or funicular in Lisbon will cost you €3.80. Best to pay this with 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.
How to Board & Exit the Funicular & Elevators
Boarding a funicular in Lisbon is similar to the tram. Funicular doors are open the entire trip, so there is no need to open the doors yourself. Funiculars in Lisbon only operate back and forth between two stops, so it's fairly simple to get off at the correct stop.
Transfer Rules
You do not get a discounted fare when transferring to or from a funicular to any other mode of transportation in Lisbon.
Detailed Photos
Click the photos below for more detailed descriptions of entering, boarding and exiting the funicular.
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