Transportation
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Lisbon Portela Airport is connected to the urban area by regular bus lines, shuttle buses, trains, metro, taxis and private transportation, including ride-sharing apps such as
Uber.
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Shuttle bus services at Lisbon airport
The express buses linking the airport with the city and the surroundings are:
The Aerobus (Tel +351 218 503 225) travels to the city centre, Entrecampos, Campo Pequeno, Saldanha, Picoas, Restauradores, Rossio, Praça do Comércio, Cais do Sodré, Praça da Figueira and Praça Chile every 20 minutes from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm (line 1), and to Sete Rios, Marquês de Pombal, Picoas, Saldanha and Entrecampos with a frequency of 20 min. between 7:40 am and 10:45 pm (line 2). A 24-hour ticket costs €3.60 and can be purchased from the driver or at the tourist desk.
Coimbra Airport Shuttle (Tel +351 304 505 304) operates services to and from Lisbon and Porto airports, with fares from €34.00.
Is there a Metro Station at Lisbon airport?
The Linha Vermelha operates every 6-10 minutes from 6:30 am to 1:00 am and runs to Saldanha and São Sebastião, in the city centre, in 20 min., with a cost of €1.45. Intermediate stops include Encarnação, Moscavide, Oriente, Cabo Ruivo, Olivais, Chelas, Bela Vista, Olaias and Alameda. The station is located at the south end of Terminal 1. More information: Tel +351 213 500 115.
Which is the closest railway station?
Gare do Oriente is just 10 minutes away the airport. It is the city's main station, you can catch trains from CP (Tel +351 218 050 653) to several cities around the country, such as Azambuja, Carregado, Alverca, Sacavém, Santa Apolónia, Rossio, Alcântara, Benfica, Amadora, Mira Sintra, Rio de Mouro, Algueirão, Portela.
Which are the bus lines connecting the airport?
208 - Night bus to Cais Sodré, Praça do Comércio, Praça Figueira, Olaias, Bela Vista, Encarnação, Praça Norte, Estação Oriente.
705 - Estação Oriente, Moscavide, Olivais Norte, Externato Champagnat, Estação Roma/Areeiro (sólo días de semana).
722 - Praça Londres, Areeiro, Encarnação, Praça Norte, Olivais Norte, Portela.
744 - Marquês Pombal, Picoas, Saldanha, Campo Pequeno, Entrecampos, Encarnação, Estação Oriente, Moscavide.
783 - Amoreiras, Marquês Pombal, Picoas, Saldanha, Campo Pequeno, Entrecampos, Campo Grande, Encarnação, Praça Norte, Prior Velho, Portela.
How much does a taxi cost?
Cabs available around the clock outside the terminals. Journey time to Lisbon city centre is 25-45 minutes and the fare ranges between €10.00 and €15.00 (depending on traffic conditions).
Where is the Uber pick up zone?
At the exit from the terminal building, there is a bus stop and then a covered mini-parking. Just cross the street and wait for the Uber in that covered part of the car park. Estimated fare to the city centre: €7.00-10.00.
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