Is there a public transport travel card in Portugal?
Is there a public transport travel card in Portugal? The Portugal Rail Pass card includes a Viva Viagem card so you can travel on the Lisbon urban trains. Before each journey, you have to ask get your ticket from a ticket office or, exceptionally, from the ticket inspector on the train by presenting your card.
What is free on the Lisboa Card?
Travel for free and enjoy free access to Lisbon's best museums and attractions with the Lisboa Card. The card includes free admission to the Torre de Belem, Jeronimos Monastery and the Santa Justa Elevator among others. The Lisboa Card also includes free transport by metro to and from the airport.
Can I use Viva Viagem card in Sintra buses?
Viva viagem is also valid for Train ride to and from Sintra: It's NOT valid for Sintra public transports. For that you need to pay your trip at the bus driver or buy the ticket at the ticket office in the station.
Which Lisbon metro card is best for tourists?
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)
Can you use Viva card on tram?
A Viva Viagem card is a quick and easy way to pay for journeys on public transport in Lisbon. You can use it to travel on metro, bus, tram, funicular, ferry and suburban train.
Can you skip the line with Lisboa Card?
Yes. Is Lisboa Card fast track? With Lisboa Card you can avoid the long queues at the ticket office of each attraction, which is very convenient especially when visiting Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.
How much is the Viva Viagem card in Lisbon?
Viva Viagem: A card costs only €0.50. For the types of tickets it can hold and fares, see our page on Viva Viagem Card. Lisboa Card: A card costs from €21 for one day to €44 for three days. It includes 26 free museums, namely Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, and free public transport.
What is a Lisboa Viva card?
The card Lisboa Viva is a card, personal and intransmissible, equipped with contactless technology that allows the loading of Transportation Tickets of up to four contracts/Transportation Tickets, valid for access to various transportation operators in the Metropolitan Area of Lisbon.
How to get from Lisbon Airport to city centre?
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.
What is the cheapest way to travel around Portugal?
Regional trains are often cheaper and some lines very scenic, but it's almost always quicker to go by bus – especially on shorter or less obvious routes. You'll obviously have a great deal more flexibility if you drive, and you'll be able to visit more out-of-the-way places in a short trip.
Is the tram free in Portugal?
All of Lisbon's trams and buses are operated by Carris and the fare system covers all tram routes. A single tram ticket purchased onboard the tram costs €3.00. On the Articulado trams, tickets are purchased from the on-board ticket machines while on the older Remodelado they are bought from the driver.
Do you tip in Portugal?
Tipping is not mandatory, and you should only do so if you feel comfortable about it and if you want to reward truly exceptional service. Tipping for great service is very much appreciated.
Is public transport free in Portugal?
Lisbon city counsil almost unanimously approved the proposal of free public transport for young people up to 18 years old, higher education students up to 23 years old and people over 65 years old. This free pass, which should encourage the use of public transport, is valid for residents of the city.