The public transport system in the capital of the country is represented by buses, trams, funiculines, trains, metro, taxis and ferries. Now let's talk about each of them in more detail.
Buses
Bus passenger transportation in the capital of Portugal is under the control of the Carris transport company. Buses are located on routes as day and night. Number of day - ninety-five, transport drives from 05:30 to 23:00; Night routes - nine, in their designation first there is a number 200, and the fare is standard.
You can purchase a ticket at the checkout at the station, in a special machine or directly from the driver. For a ticket for one-time passage to pay 1.8 euros. Cards 7 COLINAS or VIVA VIAGEM are also accepted for payment.
Each stop is equipped with a route map. When sit in transport, the ticket should be noted using a special automaton located in the cabin.
Trams
Tram lines in Lisbon are also controlled by Carris transport company. This transport, for the most part, is old, perfectly harmonizes with urban architecture. There are new cars, but their smaller. The lines of the city tram on the maps of routes are indicated by the letter E (eléctrico).
You can ride on a special tourist route crossing the city center - it is indicated by 28e - so you can get acquainted with the main attractions of the city.
You can buy a ticket for travel on tram at the box office, in a special machine or directly from the driver. The price of a ticket for one-time passage is 2.85 euros.
FunicULiers, lifts
Such transport in Lisbon also monitors Carris. With the help of the funicular and lifts, the upper and lower part of the city tied up. That the first thing is that the second type of transport has one name - Elevador. This is not just urban transport, but also the landmark of Lisbon, because all types of Elevador are monuments of national importance.
The most famous funicular in Lisbon is Santa Zhurst . It began to be operated in 1902. With it, you can get from the street. Rua de Santa Justa (Baishe region) to pl. Largo Do Carmo (R. Shiada). This project is the merit of a person named Raoul Messen Du Prysar. Since 2002, Santa Rushta's lift is a monument of national importance. At the top of the line there is a sightseeing site. This funicular works everyday, from 07:00 to 22:00 (in winter) and from 07:00 to 23:00 (in summer). The passage costs five euros (you can ride for this price in both ends and visit the sightseeing site).
Other Funicular - Gloria - began working in Lisbon in 1885. With it, the ul is connected. Rua de Sao Pedro De Alcantara (district of Bayru Alta) and Calcada da Gloria (for Parada Dos Restauradores). In 2002, this lift received the status of the National Monument. Works as follows: From Monday to Thursday from 07:00 to 23:55, on Friday from 07:00 to 00:25, on Saturday from 08:30 to 00:25, on Sundays and Festive Days - from 09:00 to 23:55. For a ticket for which you can drive in both directions, you must pay 3.6 euros.
Funicular Beak Opened in 1892 year. He connected st. Rua Do Loreto and ul. Rua Boavista, close to Cais Do Sodre Station. In 2002, this funicular recognized as a national monument. Works on the following schedule: Monday-Saturday - from 07:00 to 20:55, on Sundays and on holidays - from 09:00 to 20:55. For a ticket to both sides pay 3.6 euros.
Funic's laurel It is the most old in the city - it was opened as much as in 1884. With it, the pl. Largo Da Anunciada and ul. Rua Câmara Pestana. Since 2002, is also a national monument. Works on this schedule: Monday-Saturday from 07:00 to 21:00, on Sunday and on holidays - from 09:00 to 21:00. A ticket, as in other cases, costs 3.6 euros - in both directions.
Trains
This type of transport in Lisbon is very popular. Passenger transportation is managed by CP. In the capital of Portugal there are several railway stations. Local ride on the suburban trains as on public transport: for example, you can use the train, get from the city to Miss Rock and to Cascais. Travel can be paid for a one-time ticket, which is purchased at the checkout or in the machine, as well as with one of the electronic cards.
Metro
The subway in Lisbon is an effective and fast transport. The local metro is under the control of the transport company METROPOLITANO DE LISBOA. It has only four branches that are indicated as red, green, blue and yellow. The metro works on schedule: from 06:30 to 01:00. There are stations that close before - at 21:30. You can purchase a ticket to the checkout or in the machine. Price one-time - 1.4 euros. At the entrance to the subway, it is noted in the turnstile.
In July 2012, they opened a new station - it is located in the arrival zone of the Rotel International Airport and is called Aeroporto.
Taxi
Taxi here is not a very expensive way of movement. On cars are counters. If a green light is burning - this means that the car is already busy. When landing, passengers pay 3.5 euros, and then for about 0.15 euros for every 15 seconds. On weekends, the price is higher - about 20 percent. For travel from the airport to the central part of Lisbon, pay within 12-20 euros. Tips here are welcome, it is usually taken to give approximately 10 percent of the amount for the passage.
You can take the car right on the streets of the city, or order by phone - for example, there are companies such as Radio Taxis, Teletaxi and AutoCoope.
Ferry
Ferry routes crossing the Teous River are serviced by Soflusa and Transtejo. Departure occurs on three urban berths: Terreiro Do Paço, Belém and Cais Do Sodré.
From the opposite - right-shore there are ferry panship such as Montijo, Seixal, Barreiro, Porto Brandão, Cacilhas and Trafaria. From the pier near the train station, Cais Do Sodré is also sent by the auto storage (it is denoted on the map using the letter "F" - Ferries). It is worth remembering that with any of the marigions of the left bank of the steam goes specifically on one of the berths located on the right - so before boarding this moment specify this moment.