Transportation

 

Lisboa is easy to get to. It is a short flight away from most European cities, and is just as easily accessible by road, railway or sea.

By air

Lisboa International Airport, 7 km from the city centre, has daily flights to and from the major cities in Europe and the world and is being serviced by all major international airlines.

 

By rail

Scores of national and international trains arrive in Lisboa every day. In addition to Santa Apolónia terminal station, the city now has the new Gare do Oriente, which opened in 1998 adjacent to the Parque das Nações. Both stations have direct bus or underground connections to the city centre.

 

By road

Arriving in Lisboa by road is a pleasant experience, as the visitor can enjoy the beautiful countryside along the way. The city has good road accesses and the most frequently used routes are: the A1 motorway. the 25th April Bridge, the new Vasco da Gama Bridge, and the CREL, the outer ring-road for the Lisboa region.

 

Public transportation

Lisbon's variety of transportation contributes to its unique charm. Old trams and turn-of-the-century elevators explore the oldest quarters, and the modern subway lines are decorated with contemporary art. Yet, central Lisbon is compact enough to explore on foot, and most sights in Baixa, Bairro Alto, and Alfama are within walking distance.

Metro
Lisbon's metro (subway or underground) is modern, clean, and efficient. It runs from 6:30 am to 1:00 am, and many of its stations are decorated with contemporary art, making it a tourist attraction in itself.

Tram
Riding tram 28 just for the experience is a must in Lisbon. Tram 15 is also the best way to reach Belem from downtown and the Congress Centre.

Taxi
To reach attractions outside the center or to get around late at night (after 1AM when the metro closes), take a taxi. It should not cost more than € 10 to go between anywhere within the city and the center (Baixa).

 

Bus and Aerobus
CarrisTur's "Aerobus" & "AeroShuttle" services travel between Lisbon city centre and the airport. They run between 7:45 am and 8:45 pm and the ticket is purchased on board.
The local Carris bus service also provides commuter buses between the airport and downtown (numbers 44, 45 and 83 cost € 1,30) and there are some destinations within the city that are best reached by bus.

For further information, please visit:
www.golisbon.com/transport/
www.metrolisboa.pt   

 

Lisbon Airport is located almost in the centre of the city, so you can be in your hotel just within minutes of your arrival.

Train
Lisbon Airport does not have a train station. There are plans to connect the airport to the metro system of Lisbon, but this will not be realized until early 2010.

Bus
There is a special shuttle bus, Carris number 91 that takes passengers to the centre of Lisbon in 20 minutes, the bus also stops at Cais do Sodré Train Station. A one-way ticket costs € 1.30.

There are town bus lines: 5, 22, 44, 45 and 83 to Lisbon.

Taxi
There are always plenty of taxis at the Arrivals and Departures Halls. All the taxis have metres; a ride to Lisbon costs approximately €10.00, depending on the traffic. During weekends, nights, and holidays there is a 20% surcharge.

For further information, please visit:

http://www.airport-desk.com/airports/europe/portugal/lisbon-portela-airport.html

http://www.golisbon.com/transport/airport.html

The Lisbon Congress Centre lies in the heart of the city and can be easily reached by public transportation or taxi.

 

Buses and Trams

The following public transportations bring you to the congress centre:

Tram 15 – Exit at stop “Algés / Praça da Figueira”

Tram 28 – Exit at stop “Portela / Restelo”

Bus 56 – Exit at stop “Olaias / Praça das Indústrias”

Bus 727 – Exit at stop “Restelo / Est. Roma-Areeiro”

For further information, please visit the Travel Directions on the following website:

www.lisboacc.pt