Lisbon metro map

The Lisbon metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) is the rapid transport system of the city of Lisbon, Portugal.

Inaugurated on 29 December 1959, This subway is a key piece in the city's urban mobility. It has 4 lines, 56 stations and a total length of 44.2 km (27.5 miles).

subway map

Below we show you the Lisbon metro map. Click on the image to see it larger:

We also have the Lisbon metro map in PDF.

Lisbon metro timetables

• Every day: 6:30h a 1:00h.

Official Web

• Website official of the Lisbon metro.
• Website with all attractions and Lisbon shows.

Rates

Here is a table with the main Lisbon metro ticket prices in 2024, and the equivalent price in dollars so that tourists can get an approximate idea of ​​the price:

Special cards and discounts

1. Viva Viagem: This reloadable card costs 0.50 EUR (0.55 USD). You can load it with different types of bills, including Zapping, that offer a reduced rate.
2. Lisboa Card: Ideal for tourists, This card offers unlimited public transportation (metro, tram and bus) and free access or discounts at several museums and attractions in the city.
3. Bill of 24 hours: Allows unlimited travel on the metro and throughout Lisbon's bus and tram network for one day.

History of the subway

The military engineer Henrique de Lima e Cunha first proposed the Lisbon metro in 1888, possibly after having known the London subway (inaugurated in 1963).

Several plans were presented in the following decades, but it was not until after World War II, because the economy was revitalized and with the help of the Marshall Plan, that the project took final shape.

The 26 January 1948, They created a society to study the technical and economic feasibility of the metro. Finally, construction began on 7 of August of 1955. So, he 29 December 1959, They inaugurated the metro with a Y-shaped line that connected Restauradores with Rotunda (actual Marquês de Pombal), and from there to Entre Campos y Sete Rios (actual Jardim Zoológico). Initial stations included Restauradores, Rotunda, Picoas, Saldanha y Campo Pequeno.

In 1963, inaugurated the first significant extension, adding Rossio station. Three years later, in 1966, the metro expanded again towards Anjos. Later, in 1972, They extended the network to Alvalade, with intermediate stations such as Arroios and Alameda. In 1974, after the Carnation Revolution, they nationalized the subway, changing its management and allowing the modernization of the stations.

The decade of 1980 marked the beginning of a significant expansion. In 1988, extensions were inaugurated to Colégio Militar/Luz y Cidade Universitária.

During the year 1995 the Rotunda was disconnected, creating the Blue and Yellow lines. In 1998, the Red Line was inaugurated, Connecting Alameda con Oriente, within the framework of Expo '98. During the years 2000, The metro continued to grow, adding stations such as Telheiras and the Aeropuerto​.

History of Lisbon metro map

During the following decades, The expansion of the subway and the increasing complexity of the network required constant map updates. In the years 90, a great transformation took place. The Green Line was created after the disconnection of the section Restauradores-Rossio​, and several stations were renamed. Besides, The Red Line was inaugurated in 1998, adding new routes and stations.

The decade of 2000 brought more changes. Companies like Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa participated in the redesign and modernization of the map to integrate new lines and stations. In 2004, The Yellow Line was extended to Odivelas, and in 2009, key stations were added such as Terreiro do Paço y Santa Apolónia on the Blue Line.

The current subway map is still a work in progress, adapting to new expansions. The recent inclusion of the station Reboleira in 2016 and planning future connections, like the Rato a Cais do Sodré, little by little they improve urban transport in Lisbon.

Additional data

The Lisbon metro is known for its tiled stations, a portuguese tradition.

Besides, The metro connects several important tourist spots such as the historic center of Lisbon, he Parque das Nações and Lisbon Airport.

Below we show the most important tourist places in the city and their corresponding metro stop:

1. Torre de Belém (Bethlehem, Yellow line): Emblematic defensive tower from the 16th century, World Heritage.
2. Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Bethlehem, Yellow line): Magnificent Manueline monastery, masterpiece of portuguese architecture.
3. Castelo de São Jorge (Martim Moniz, Green Line): Imposing castle with spectacular views of the city.
4. Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço, Blue line): Large historic square facing the Tagus River, central point of the city.
5. Lisbon Oceanarium (Oriente, Red Line): modern aquarium, one of the largest in Europe.
6. National Tile Museum (Santa Apolónia, Blue line): Museum dedicated to Portuguese decorative ceramics, especially tiles.
7. Santa Justa Elevator (Baixa-Chiado, Blue line): Neo-Gothic elevator offering panoramic views of Lisbon.
8. Parque das Nações (East, Red Line): Contemporary leisure and culture area, headquarters of the Expo 98.