Tram 28 in Lisbon: what the ride costs and what the Lisboa Card brings
On board, Tram 28 costs €3.30 per ride, or €1.90 with the smart card. The 24-hour ticket (€7.25) pays off from the fourth ride. The Lisboa Card only pays off with free admissions along the route.
Three ways to ride Tram 28
| Ticket | Price | Valid for |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket on board | €3.30 | 1 ride, only on this tram |
| Single ride on the smart card | €1.90 | unlimited rides within 60 minutes on Carris and Metro |
| 24 hours Carris and Metro | €7.25 | unlimited rides |
There is no separate fare for the 28, the normal Carris prices apply. The ticket on board expires as soon as you get off. You load single rides and the day ticket onto the smart card, which costs a one-off €0.50 and is valid for one year. With the smart card you pay €1.40 less per ride than on board, so it pays off from the very first ride.
When the day ticket pays off
| Rides per day | On board | Single rides on smart card | Day ticket on smart card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €3.30 | €2.40 | €7.75 |
| 2 | €6.60 | €4.30 | €7.75 |
| 3 | €9.90 | €6.20 | €7.75 |
| 4 | €13.20 | €8.10 | €7.75 |
The smart card columns already include the €0.50 for the card (day ticket €7.25 plus card €7.75). So the smart card is always cheaper than the ticket on board. The day ticket comes out ahead from the fourth ride, and buses and Metro count too. If you change or board again within 60 minutes, the single ride for €1.90 stays valid. More about all tickets is in Public transport in Lisbon.
And the Lisboa Card?
The Lisboa Card is valid on the whole Carris and Metro network, so on Tram 28 as well. For the tram alone it does not pay off: the 24-hour card costs €31.00 at Tiqets, the day ticket with the smart card €7.75. Admissions with a card benefit have to cover the difference of €23.25. Along the route of the 28, or a few minutes' walk from it, there are three that are in our price database: two free, one discounted. The calculation assumes a day with at least four rides:
| Item | Single | With card |
|---|---|---|
| Day ticket Carris and Metro with smart card | €7.75 | €0.00 |
| Castelo de São Jorge | €17.00 | €0.00 |
| Sé Catedral de Lisboa | €7.00 | €5.00 |
| Museu do Chiado | €10.00 | €0.00 |
| Lisboa Card 24 hours (Tiqets) | not needed | €31.00 |
| Total | €41.75 | €36.00 |
With all three admissions, the card saves €5.75 on a Tram 28 day. If you only ride twice (smart card €4.30), it is still €2.30. If you skip the Museu do Chiado on a four-ride day, you pay €4.25 more with the card. Watch the closing days: the Museu do Chiado is closed on Mondays, the Sé on Sundays. When the card pays off in general is covered in Lisboa Card: how many admissions it takes to pay off.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Tram 28 in Lisbon cost?
€3.30 per ride when bought on board, €1.90 as a single ride on the rechargeable smart card (as of 11 Oct 2026). The smart card costs a one-off €0.50.
Is Tram 28 included in the Lisboa Card?
Yes. The Lisboa Card is valid on the whole Carris and Metro network, which includes Tram 28. You do not need a separate ticket.
Is the 24-hour ticket worth it for Tram 28?
From the fourth ride of the day, and buses and Metro count too. Four single rides on the smart card cost €8.10, the day ticket €7.75 (each including €0.50 for the card, as of 11 Oct 2026). Compared with the ticket on board, it is already cheaper from the third ride.
Sources
- Carris: on-board tram fare €3.30, single ride €1.90, 24-hour ticket €7.25, smart card €0.50, Lisboa Card, checked on 11 Oct 2026
- Card prices at Tiqets (our price page with source and history), checked on 11 Oct 2026
- Admission prices for Castelo, Sé and Museu do Chiado with card benefit (our attraction list with sources), checked on 10 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: Carris fares (on-board fare, smart card, 24-hour ticket), checked on 11 Oct 2026. Admission prices from our price database, checked on the official attraction websites on 10 Oct 2026. Lisboa Card prices at the ticket provider Tiqets, through which you can book, checked on 11 Oct 2026.
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