Can I buy a Viva viagem card at the airport?

Can I get a Viva Viagem and a Lisboa Card at the airport? Yes, you can buy both cards at Lisbon Airport. You can buy a Viva Viagem card at the airport's metro station. You can buy a Lisboa Card at the Tourist Office desk (Ask Me Lisboa) at Lisbon Airport.



Yes, you can easily buy a Viva Viagem card at the Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) upon arrival. The airport is directly connected to the Lisbon Metro via the "Aeroporto" station on the Red Line (Linha Vermelha). You will find several yellow Vending Machines located at the entrance to the metro station, just a short walk from the arrivals hall. These machines have an English language option and accept both cash and credit/debit cards. The card itself costs a small fee (usually €0.50) and can then be "topped up" with credit using the "Zapping" method—which is the most flexible way to pay for buses, trams, and trains across the city—or with individual tickets. In 2026, while many travelers are switching to "contactless" credit card payments directly at the turnstiles, the Viva Viagem card remains essential if you plan to buy daily passes or use the suburban trains to visit nearby destinations like Sintra or Cascais. It is a reusable card, so be sure to keep it for the duration of your trip to avoid paying the card fee again.

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Where to purchase the Lisboa Card? You can buy the Lisboa Card at the Lisbon Airport, in the Praça do Comércio and Restauradores Square. However, to avoid the long lines which form to get the card, we recommend that you buy yours in advance by clicking here.

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Both green and white viva viagem cards have exactly the same functions, but cover different transport operators. The green viva viagem card can be used in all member operators. The white viva viagem card is not valid on Metro Transportes do Sul. If you want to use these operators, top up your tickets on the green card.

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Viva Viagem: A card costs only €0.50. For the types of tickets it can hold and fares, see our page on Viva Viagem Card. Lisboa Card: A card costs from €21 for one day to €44 for three days. It includes 26 free museums, namely Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, and free public transport.

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The Lisboa Card is ideal for Lisbon visitors looking to get the most out of their Portuguese romp. Lisboa Card holders can take advantage of: Free unlimited travel by public transport (bus, tram, metro, elevators and funiculars) Free travel on CP train lines to Sintra and Cascais (popular daytrip destinations)

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A Viva Viagem card is a quick and easy way to pay for journeys on public transport in Lisbon. You can use it to travel on metro, bus, tram, funicular, ferry and suburban train.

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Viva viagem is the ideal card for occasional users of public transport, as it may be topped up with tickets or money (pay as you go 'zapping' credit). This card is not valid on Metro Transportes do Sul. navegante is the ideal card for frequent public transport users.

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A reusable Viva Viagem card is valid for a year and costs just €0.50, plus the price of your pass or ticket. Available from any Lisbon urban train ticket offices or ticket vending machines. Keep your receipt as proof of purchase as long as the ticket or pass is still valid.

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In the peak season, the best time slots do sell out, so it is strongly recommended that you purchase your tickets before your trip to Sintra.

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Keep in mind that you need to swipe the Viva Viagem card in the turnstiles as you enter AND exit the Lisbon Metro. The Viva Viagem card is also used for the train to Sintra; add an extra ?3-?5 per person to cover the train expense to Sintra.

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Sintra is part of the Lisboa Card coverage network. However, the card does not allow you to access the monuments. It is also possible to go to Cascais by taking the train from Cais do Sodré in the city center.

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Yes. Is Lisboa Card fast track? With Lisboa Card you can avoid the long queues at the ticket office of each attraction, which is very convenient especially when visiting Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.

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Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Lisboa - Sete Rios to Sintra every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €1 - €3 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lisbon to Sintra once daily. Tickets cost €6 - €9 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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The Lisbon Airport has a Metro (subway) station with a direct line to the city centre. The 'Aeroporto – Saldanha' line takes you to downtown Lisbon in about 20 minutes. The Metro network will allow you to move around the city at ease.

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Cash, card and ATMs When travelling to big cities like Lisbon and Porto, you can usually use a card in most places. However, be prepared to come across smaller shops and restaurants that do not accept cards. Especially in smaller towns, you are expected to pay with cash for small purchases.

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Although the Tram 28 is just a normal line of public transportation in Lisbon, it happens to go past many of the city's most significant landmarks in districts like Alfama, Baixa, and Estrela. Because the route also uses some heritage-style tram carriages, it's become a popular tourist attraction in the city.

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Does the Lisboa Card include the Tram 28, the most famous tram in Lisbon? Yes, it is included.

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You can buy your ticket from the tram driver (cash) or from ticket machine. If you plan on using the tram a lot or other transportation (bus, metro, train, funicular, Santa Justa Elevator) it cost 6,50 for the first day, and 6,00 Euro for every day after that. The 24 hour pass is rechargeable.

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