How much is the tram in Lisbon?

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.



Riding the iconic yellow trams in Lisbon has a pricing structure that rewards planning. In early 2026, the cost of a single ticket purchased directly onboard the tram is €3.30. This is the most expensive way to ride, designed for convenience rather than value. For a more "High-Fidelity" approach to your travel budget, you can purchase a Viva Viagem card for €0.50 and load it with "Zapping" credit, which brings the cost down to roughly €1.72 per journey. If you plan to spend the whole day exploring, a 24-hour public transport pass costs €7.25 and covers all trams (including the famous Route 28), buses, and the metro. It is important to note that many tourists find the Lisboa Card to be the best overall value, as it offers free, unlimited rides on all public transport alongside free entry to major monuments. Regardless of the method, ensure you validate your ticket upon boarding, as the tram network is strictly monitored by inspectors in 2026 to ensure fair usage across the historic fleet.

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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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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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One of the best ways to explore the old town of Lisbon. At the same time, an incredible experience to curve with the century-old streetcars through the narrowest streets. Saturday and Sunday not recommended, as always extremely crowded with tourists. Be sure to take both routes.

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Trams run every 10 minutes during rush hour and every 15 minutes for off-peak hours. Taking Tram 28 from one end to the other will last approximately 48 minutes depending on traffic.

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The vehicles are always packed and there are always long lines of tourists waiting at the stops, so for a hop-on-hop-off experience you should take an official sightseeing tram, which follows the same route and always guarantees a seat (also consider the other hop-on hop-off tours).

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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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The famous tram street in Lisbon is the iconic Rua da Bica. Located in the city center of Baixa, this charming cobblestone street is one of the most beautiful sights that Lisbon has to offer. It's known for its old funicular tram which climbs the steep road from the Baixa to Bairro Alto.

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The best side to get on Tram 28 Go left! If you are boarding Tram 28 from Martim Montez, we recommend you grab one of the seats on the left hand side so you can enjoy the ocean views along the Tram 28 route as you ride through Alfama and also see the sea/cathedral from the bottom of the hill as you arc left.

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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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For tourists, these auto rickshaws are a fun alternative to a taxi. However, they can be expensive for short journeys, as most have a minimum charge (usually 10 euros). Drivers are usually young and English-speaking, and trained to provide tourist information.

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The capital of Portugal has three funiculars, all of which were designed by the Portuguese engineer Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard. He is also responsible for the design of the Santa Justa Lift. The three lifts are called: Elevador do Lavra, Elevador da Glória, and Elevador da Bica.

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