Lisbon Trains

Dec 31

The urban train system in Lisbon serves 87 million riders every year stations across 4 lines in the Lisbon area.

Distance System

Lisbon's urban train system is a distance based system. Your fare and ticketing options are determined by how far you are travelling on your trip.

How to Buy a Ticket

Single Fare Ticket

To purchase a train ticket, visit a ticketing machine at a Lisbon train station. You will be asked to enter your destination and number of tickets and your fare will automatically be calculated. Deposit cash into the machine or use a credit card to collect your single use cards.

Viva Viagem Card

You can also use your Viva Viagem Card to pay your fare when riding the train in Lisbon. For more information on the Viva Viagem Card, visit our Fares & Transportation info page for Lisbon.

Train System Map

CP Train routes around Lisbon. For a high resolution PDF of this map, click here.

How to Board & Exit a Train

Follow the track and line signs to the platform for your train. When the train comes to a complete stop, the doors will open up on each train car automatically if someone is exiting that door. Allow riders to exit the train before you board. If your door does not open, there is a door open button on the outside of the door. When it comes times to exit at your stop, you do not need to request stops but you do need to press the door open button when the train comes to a complete stop.

Transfer Rules

If you are transferring from one line to another, you will most likely have to go through a transfer gate at your exiting station on your way to your new train. There are no transfer discounts for riders transferring from a train to metro, tram or buses in Lisbon.