Lisbon Metro Map: 2026 Updated Guide
Simple Lisbon Metro map guide with the main lines, useful stations, airport connection and tips for getting around the city by metro.
The Lisbon Metro is one of the easiest ways to move around the city, especially if you are arriving from the airport, staying near the centre or connecting to train stations like Oriente, Cais do Sodré or Santa Apolónia.
In this article, you’ll find a simple guide to the Lisbon Metro map, including the four metro lines, the most useful stations for visitors, airport connections and practical tips before you travel.
Lisbon Metro map: the four lines
The Lisbon Metro has four main lines, each identified by a colour:
Line | Colour | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
Blue Line | Azul | Baixa, Avenida, Marquês de Pombal, Santa Apolónia |
Yellow Line | Amarela | Marquês de Pombal, Saldanha, Campo Grande, Odivelas |
Green Line | Verde | Cais do Sodré, Baixa-Chiado, Rossio, Alameda |
Red Line | Vermelha | Lisbon Airport, Oriente, Alameda, Saldanha, São Sebastião |
The official Metropolitano de Lisboa website provides both a network diagram and a city map, which are the best sources to check before travelling.
Lisbon Metro map (2026 updated)
Which metro line goes to Lisbon Airport?
Lisbon Airport is on the Red Line, at Aeroporto station.
This is one of the most useful parts of the Lisbon Metro map for visitors. The airport metro connects directly with stations such as Oriente, Alameda, Saldanha and São Sebastião.
Lisbon Airport also states that the metro connects the airport to the city centre, with the Aeroporto–Saldanha journey taking about 20 minutes.
If you are landing in Lisbon and want the easiest public transport option, the metro is usually a good choice unless you have heavy luggage, arrive very late or are staying somewhere without a convenient metro connection.
You may also find this useful: How to get from Lisbon Airport to the city centre.
The most useful Lisbon Metro stations for visitors
Some stations are especially useful if you are visiting Lisbon for the first time.
Aeroporto is the airport station and the starting point for many arrivals.
Oriente is useful for Parque das Nações, Lisbon’s main long-distance bus station and train connections to other parts of Portugal.
Alameda connects the Red Line and Green Line, which makes it helpful when travelling from the airport towards central areas.
Saldanha connects the Red Line and Yellow Line and is useful for hotels in the business district.
São Sebastião connects the Red Line and Blue Line and is useful for El Corte Inglés and parts of Avenidas Novas.
Marquês de Pombal connects the Blue Line and Yellow Line and is useful for Avenida da Liberdade.
Baixa-Chiado connects the Blue Line and Green Line and is one of the best metro stops for Chiado, Baixa and the historic centre.
Rossio is useful for central Lisbon, Praça do Rossio and connections towards Sintra from nearby Rossio train station.
Cais do Sodré is useful for the waterfront, Time Out Market, trains to Cascais and ferries across the river.
Santa Apolónia is useful for Alfama and train connections.
Which metro line should tourists use most?
Most visitors will use the Blue Line, Green Line and Red Line the most.
The Red Line is useful for the airport and Oriente.
The Blue Line is useful for Avenida da Liberdade, Baixa and Santa Apolónia.
The Green Line is useful for Cais do Sodré, Baixa-Chiado, Rossio and Alameda.
The Yellow Line is also useful, especially for Marquês de Pombal, Saldanha and Campo Grande, but it is less focused on the classic tourist centre.
Lisbon Metro map and the city centre
If you are staying in central Lisbon, the stations you will probably use most are:
Baixa-Chiado
Rossio
Restauradores
Avenida
Marquês de Pombal
Cais do Sodré
Terreiro do Paço
Santa Apolónia
For areas like Alfama, Graça and parts of Bairro Alto, the metro can get you close, but you may still need to walk uphill or use a tram, bus, taxi or ride-hailing service.
Lisbon is walkable in many central areas, but the hills matter. A station that looks close on the map can involve a steep climb. Very Lisbon. Very leg day.
You may also want to read: Is Lisbon walkable?
Lisbon Metro opening hours
The Lisbon Metro usually operates from 06:30 to 01:00. The official metro frequency page lists services running from early morning until around 01:05, with frequencies varying by line, time of day and weekday/weekend schedule.
If you have a very early flight or arrive late at night, check whether the metro works for your schedule. In some cases, Uber, Bolt or a taxi may be easier.
Can you use the metro for Lisbon Airport Terminal 2?
Not directly.
The metro station is at Terminal 1. If your flight departs from Terminal 2, you should take the metro to Aeroporto station at Terminal 1, then use the free airport shuttle to Terminal 2.
This is important because Terminal 2 is separate from the main terminal and does not have its own metro station.
For more details, read: Lisbon Airport Terminal 1 vs Terminal 2
Where to find the official Lisbon Metro map
The best place to check the Lisbon Metro map is the official Metropolitano de Lisboa website. It provides the network diagram, city map and accessibility diagram.
This is especially useful because Lisbon’s metro network is being expanded. The official expansion plan includes connecting the Yellow Line from Rato to the Green Line at Cais do Sodré, with new stations at Estrela and Santos.
For that reason, avoid relying only on old screenshots of the metro map. Always check the latest official version before your trip.
Simple tips for using the Lisbon Metro
Buy or top up a transport card before entering the metro gates. Machines are available at stations, but queues can form at busy places like Aeroporto and Cais do Sodré.
Keep your ticket or card until the end of the journey, as you need it to exit.
Avoid rush hour if you are travelling with large luggage. Morning and late afternoon trains can get busy, especially around Saldanha, Alameda, Marquês de Pombal and Baixa-Chiado.
Check your direction before boarding. Lisbon Metro platforms are usually marked by the final station of the line, so it helps to know which end of the line you are travelling towards.
Final thoughts
The Lisbon Metro map is simple once you understand the four lines. The Red Line connects the airport, the Blue and Green lines are very useful for central Lisbon, and the Yellow Line helps with northern and business areas of the city.
For most visitors, the metro is affordable, practical and easy to use. Just remember that not every historic neighbourhood has a station right in the middle, and Lisbon’s hills can make short distances feel longer than they look on a map.
FAQ
1. How many metro lines does Lisbon have?
Lisbon Metro has four main lines: Blue, Yellow, Green and Red.
2. Which metro line goes to Lisbon Airport?
The Red Line goes to Lisbon Airport. The airport station is called Aeroporto.
3. Is Lisbon Metro easy to use?
Yes. The Lisbon Metro is generally easy to use, with colour-coded lines, clear station names and connections to important areas of the city.
4. What is the best metro station for Lisbon city centre?
Baixa-Chiado, Rossio, Restauradores and Terreiro do Paço are among the most useful stations for central Lisbon.
5. Does Lisbon Metro go to Belém?
No. The metro does not go directly to Belém. To reach Belém, you usually need a tram, bus, train from Cais do Sodré or a ride-hailing service.
Rafael Rocha
The Author
Having lived and studied in Lisbon for many years, a deep connection to the city grew naturally over time. Here I share practical guides and local recommendations to help you experience Lisbon better.
