Do Lisbon trams accept cash?

While you can buy a ticket from the driver (cash only at the time of writing), it'll be more expensive than using your Viva Viagem card. Refer to our section below. The vintage tram 28 is the most popular of the six tram lines, offering a scenic view of the old Lisbon.



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Fares and Types of Tickets Lisbon 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.

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Tap to ride with contactless Metropolitan Lisbon, in partnership with Visa, Indra, Cybersource, Littlepay, and Unicre, now offers contactless payments at the validation gates of all stations, in a project aimed at revolutionizing the lives of occasional Metro users.

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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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The price of the ticket for the Lisbon tramway on board is € 3 ( US$ 3.20), while if you use the 7 Colinas Card, the price is € 1.50 ( US$ 1.60) per trip.

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You can get on and off wherever the stops are. This was a fun memory from our time in Lisbon. The #28 is a vintage 1930s Remodelado tram and rattles and winds its way through the narrow streets of Lisbon up through the Alfama area.

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While most places in Lisbon will take your card, there are still many places that operate on a cash-only basis.

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Lisbon Taxis: Payment Methods Although your taxi driver will likely accept payment via debit or credit card, this is not a rule. Hence, you should always carry some euros with you, as many taxis aren't equipped with a POS machine.

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The most widely known is Tram no. 28 that runs from Martim Moniz to Campo de Ourique. Although you can hop on at any point, the route starts in the historical centre, Largo Martim Moniz (square), heading to the Graça quarter and continuing to the Church of São Vicente de Fora.

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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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Drinking tap water in Portugal is considered safe in all regions and the water meets all EU standards. Lisbon tap water is of a medium hardness, rich in minerals and has chlorine added during treatment. It can have a strong taste, so most Lisbon residents drink bottled water and use tap water for most everything else.

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Where do I catch the Tram 28 in Lisbon? The Tram 28 starts at Martim Moniz on the edge of Baixa, and this is where most tourists will get on the tram. Although there are more than 30 stops along the route, it is very hard to get on the tram at many of them because the carriage will already be full.

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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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