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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The Viva Viagem card is a rechargeable electronic card that can be used on Lisbon's metro, buses (except the AeroBus to and from Lisbon Airport), ferries, trams and urban trains to and from Sintra and Cascais.
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.
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)
Viva viagem is also valid for Train ride to and from Sintra: It's NOT valid for Sintra public transports. For that you need to pay your trip at the bus driver or buy the ticket at the ticket office in the station.
A Viva Viagem is a transport card designed for occasional travellers and visitors. It's a quick and easy way to pay for journeys on metro, bus, tram, funicular, ferry and train services in Lisbon. It can hold pay as you go credit through the Zapping option, one day tickets, or single tickets.
Fares and Types of TicketsLisbon metro fare tickets can be purchased with a credit card or cash. The prices are 1.50 euros for a single fare and 6.40 euros for 24-hours of unlimited travel. This fare includes all Lisbon buses and trams.
Does the Lisboa Card include the Tram 28, the most famous tram in Lisbon? Yes, it is included. The tram joins Martim Moniz and Campo de Ourique (Prazeres) stations.
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.
Sintra Train TicketsIt costs €0.50, so if your trip to Sintra is the first time you're taking the train in Lisbon, the total cost will be €2.80, and for your return to Lisbon you just need to add a single trip ticket to the card (for €2.30).
With that amount of time, it's best to take the train from Lisbon to Sintra, and then use Sintra's bus lines or taxis to get around. There are two bus routes you'll use in Sintra. The 434 connects Sintra train station to the historic center of Sintra, and then goes up to Pena Palace and the Castle of the Moors.
Cash, card and ATMsWhen 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.