Lisbon Metro

The Lisbon Metro is the fastest way to get around the city and a good option if you’re traveling long distances. It's considered to be one of the best-kept and cleanest metros in Europe, comparable to Paris' subway system. In Portuguese, the Metro in Lisbon is called “Metropolitano de Lisboa”.

The subway’s first section was opened to the public in 1959. It connected Sete Rios and Entrecampos. During the following years, the metro was expanded, but its most important extension took place after 1988 when the company was nationalized.

Currently, Lisbon Metro has 56 stations and four lines:

• Blue (Seagull): Amadora este - Baixa Chiado
• Yellow (Sunflower): Odivales - Rato
• Green (Caravela): Cais do Sodré - Telheiras
• Red (orient): São Sebastião - Aeroporto

Operating Times

The Lisbon Metro opens at 6:30 am and closes at 1 am. However, note that certain stations close before this time.  

Is It Worth Using the Metro in Lisbon?

The Lisbon Metro has two drawbacks. The first is that it's difficult to change lines since there are very few intersections between them. The second is that it doesn’t run past some of the most popular tourist attractions in the city or important neighborhoods, such as Alfama or Belém.

These two inconveniences make the subway less useful for tourists. In most cases, you’ll find the trams or other methods of transport necessary to use or handier.