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Transports in Lisbon

Description: Lisbon`s public transport network is extremely far-reaching and reliable and has its Metro as its main artery, ... more

Transports in Lisbon ... connecting the city centre with the upper and eastern districts. Ambitious expansion projects will increase the network by almost one third, connecting the airport, and the northern and western districts. Bus, funicular and tram services have been supplied by the Companhia de Carris de Ferro de Lisboa (Carris), for over a century. A traditional public transport in Lisbon is the tram. Originally introduced in the 19th century, the trams were originally imported from the U.S. and called americanos. The original trams can still be seen in the Museu da Carris (the Public Transport Museum)

Newest Review: ... trams are a feature of Lisbon and great fun to ride on, as well as a useful way of getting your bearings. There are special trams set aside for tourists but you have to pay extra for these and the atmosphere is not the same as using the public services. We took the E28 tram running from Martim Moniz through the Graca, along the top of the Alfama, down to the Baixa and up again to the ... more

... Bairro Alto. Its very popular with both tourists and locals so can be crowded. Catch it from the terminus at Martim Moniz (on the green metro line) and you should be able to get one of the best seats by the wooden windows which open to let in...more

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Transports in Lisbon: Transport in Lisbon (938 words)
by - written on 09/06/01 (Very useful, 212 readings)
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Travelling around Lisbon by public transport is very easy. I do not recommend it by car. The layouts are complex with dedicated bus and tram lanes and one way streets which can be used two ways by public transport! Many streets are cobbled and away from the city centre there are some very steep and narrow hills. Like any city, traffic can be horrendous, especially on a weekday. Currently this is made worse by extensive building works in one of the main squares near Rossio station. I’ve driven in lots of foreign places, but I certainly wouldn’t fancy it there. Some of the drivers are a bit mad and impatient – apparently it has one of the highest ... Read the complete review

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