Public transport in Lisbon: tickets, prices and when the Lisboa Card is cheaper
A ride costs €1.90, the 24-hour ticket €7.25. From 4 rides a day the day ticket pays off. And when the Lisboa Card with its free admissions comes out ahead.
The main fares
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| navegante ocasional smart card (one-off) | €0.50 |
| Single ride Metro or Carris on the card (60 minutes, one entry in the Metro) | €1.90 |
| Zapping (stored value) per ride Metro/Carris | €1.72 |
| Bus, ticket on board | €2.30 |
| Tram, ticket on board | €3.30 |
| Funicular, ticket on board (up to 2 rides) | €4.30 |
| Elevador de Santa Justa, on board (up to 2 rides) | €6.20 |
| 24 hours Carris and Metro | €7.25 |
| 24 hours Carris, Metro and CP trains (Sintra, Cascais) | €11.40 |
Paying on board is much more expensive than using the card. If you plan more than one ride, get the smart card at the first ticket machine.
Single rides or 24-hour ticket?
The day ticket costs as much as 3.8 single rides. From 4 rides a day it is cheaper. With Zapping (€1.72 per ride) the threshold is 5 rides. If you are planning a tram or funicular ride anyway, you reach it sooner, because these are expensive on board.
When the Lisboa Card comes out ahead
At the ticket provider Tiqets, through which you can book, the 24-hour Lisboa Card costs €31.00 (as of 9 Oct 2026), the day ticket €7.25. Your free admissions have to cover the difference of €23.75. Jerónimos and Torre de Belém (€33 together according to their own website) already do that. If you mainly ride and have few admissions, the day ticket is the better choice. The page Lisboa Card or transport pass shows the direct comparison.
The card covers the Metro, Carris buses and trams, and the CP trains to Sintra and Cascais. Neither Carris nor the issuer of the card says whether the funiculars and the Elevador de Santa Justa are included as well. If in doubt, calculate with the on-board price there.
Children
On Carris children up to 3 travel free, on the Metro until their 4th birthday when accompanied. Carris and Metro do not list a separate child fare for tourists. On CP trains children aged 4 to 12 pay half.
Calculate rides and admissions
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Metro ride in Lisbon?
€1.90 with the rechargeable card, plus a one-off €0.50 for the card itself (2026 fare).
How much is the 24-hour ticket in Lisbon?
€7.25 for Carris and Metro, €11.40 including the CP trains to Sintra and Cascais (2026 fare).
Is public transport included in the Lisboa Card?
Yes, the Metro, Carris buses and trams, and the CP trains to Sintra and Cascais. The 24-hour card costs €31.00 at Tiqets (as of 9 Oct 2026), the 24-hour ticket alone €7.25.
Sources
- Carris: single ride, on-board fares, 24-hour tickets, smart card, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- Carris: children up to 3 travel free, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- Metropolitano de Lisboa: 2026 fares (PDF), checked on 9 Oct 2026
- CP: suburban train fares Lisbon (PDF), checked on 9 Oct 2026
- CP: children, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- Card prices at Tiqets (our price page with source and history), checked on 9 Oct 2026
- Jerónimos €18, Torre de Belém €15: mosteirojeronimos.torrebelem.gov.pt, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Prices can change. Admission and card prices change, sometimes at short notice. We check admission prices at the official source and card prices with the ticket provider you book through. We show the date for every price and check all prices again once a month. The price shown to you at checkout is always the one that applies. If you spot an outdated price, let us know at info@citycardcheck.com.
Data source: 2026 fares from Carris, Metropolitano de Lisboa and CP, checked on the operators' own websites on 9 Oct 2026. Lisboa Card price at the ticket provider Tiqets, through which you can book, checked on 9 Oct 2026. Admission prices from our price database (as of 23 Sep 2026).
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