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Port guide: compare transport from Lisbonne

Lisboa, Portugal 25 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Lisbonne

Port call at Lisbonne, in Lisboa (Portugal). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Santa Apolónia station, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Lisbon's major cruise terminal, adjacent to Santa Apolónia, very close to the historic centre and well connected by bus, metro and train.

Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa / Santa Apolónia
Cheapest option Free Walk to Santa Apolónia station
Fastest option 8 min Walk to Santa Apolónia station
Simplest option Walk to Santa Apolónia station Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • If the ship is well moored at Santa Apolónia/Jardim do Tabaco, it's an easy walk to the city centre. For longer journeys, use Lisbon's very economical public transport system.

Warnings

  • The port of Lisbon has several cruising areas/terminals: check the exact terminal of the ship before planning your return.

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Santa Apolónia station

Free - 8 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Railway station and underground very close to the terminal

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

25 option(s) shown for Lisbonne

Walk to Santa Apolónia station

Santa Apolónia Railway Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Railway station and underground very close to the terminal

Attention point

Especially useful for taking the metro or train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for Blue Line metro, trains to Sintra via connections or regional connections

Source : Lisbon Cruise Port; Comboios de Portugal;

Walk to Alfama

Alfama / historic quarter

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Historic district immediately accessible from the terminal

Attention point

Steep, cobbled streets, less comfortable for pushchairs or PRMs

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for starting a walking tour from the cruise terminal

Source : Lisbon Cruise Port; CruiseMapper;

Walk to Praça do Comércio

Praça do Comércio

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easy access to the large central square on the banks of the Tagus river

Attention point

Can be very busy in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy walk along the river front to Baixa

Source : Lisbon Cruise Port; Visit Lisboa

Taxi to Praça do Comércio

Praça do Comércio

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very quick to get to the centre without walking

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for the meter or check the estimated fare before departure.

Source : Lisbon Cruise Port; services taxi locaux

Shuttle cruise to Praça do Comércio

Praça do Comércio

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if offered directly by the company

Attention point

Not necessary as the centre is within walking distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the on-board programme to see if there is a shuttle service, but the walk to the centre is often sufficient.

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Lisbon Cruise Port;

Taxi to Castelo de São Jorge

Castelo de São Jorge

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Avoid walking up to the castle

Attention point

More expensive than walking, but you can still get around in the alleyways

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for PRMs, heat or short stopover time

Source : Lisbon Cruise Port; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Belém

Belém / Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to Belém without connection

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for optimising a short stopover to Jerónimos, Belém Tower and Pastéis de Belém

Source : Visit Lisboa; ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Humberto Delgado airport

Humberto Delgado Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the metro

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin depending on traffic and ask for the meter or estimated fare

Source : ANA Aeroportos; Lisbon Cruise Port;

Metro to Baixa-Chiado

Baixa-Chiado

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency High frequency according to Metro Lisboa timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Fast to Baixa, Chiado and metro connections

Attention point

Need to get to Santa Apolónia station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, walk to Santa Apolónia then blue metro line to Baixa-Chiado

Source : Metropolitano de Lisboa; Lisbon Cruise Port;

Metro to Marquês de Pombal

Marquês de Pombal

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency High frequency according to Metro Lisboa timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Convenient for Avenida da Liberdade and central hotels

Attention point

Need to get to Santa Apolónia then metro

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; use the blue line from Santa Apolónia to Marquês de Pombal

Source : Metropolitano de Lisboa; Lisbon Cruise Port;

Bus / tram to Belém

Belém / Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Carris lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A low-cost option for getting to Belém and its monuments

Attention point

Journey sometimes slowed down by traffic and heavy tourist numbers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Praça do Comércio or Cais do Sodré then tram/bus to Belém

Source : Carris; Visit Lisboa;

Bus to Parque das Nações

Parque das Nações / Oriente

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency on Carris or metro lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Connects to the Oceanário and Lisbon's modern district

Attention point

Less direct than a taxi, depending on the route chosen

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; alternative metro with connection to Oriente

Source : Carris; Metropolitano de Lisboa;

Train to Oriente / Parque das Nações

Oriente Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Frequent trains and metro depending on itinerary
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Convenient for Oriente station and the Oceanário

Attention point

Need to reach Santa Apolónia or a suitable urban link

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, from Santa Apolónia use the urban train or metro with a connection.

Source : Comboios de Portugal; Metropolitano de Lisboa;

VTC to Praça do Comércio

Praça do Comércio

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on cruise numbers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal exit

Source : Uber; Bolt; Lisbon Cruise Port

VTC to Belém

Belém / Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and direct route

Attention point

Availability and prices vary according to demand

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for getting to Belém without a connection if the price is right

Source : Uber; Bolt;

VTC to Humberto Delgado airport

Humberto Delgado Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price displayed in advance

Attention point

Price varies according to time and demand

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up point in the application

Source : ANA Aeroportos; Uber; Bolt

Taxi to Cascais

Cascais

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Cascais and the coastline

Attention point

More expensive than the train from Cais do Sodré

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for families or groups, confirm price and return before departure

Source : Visit Lisboa ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Sintra

Sintra

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Sintra without having to deal with trains and connections

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare, waiting and return to port before departure

Source : Visit Lisboa; services taxi locaux

VTC to Sintra

Sintra

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 80,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable for a private excursion with a fixed price

Attention point

High cost; return must be planned

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book the return to the port before leaving if there is a short stopover

Source : Uber; Bolt;

Walk to Castelo de São Jorge

Castelo de São Jorge

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Access to a major site with views over Lisbon

Attention point

Steep ascent from the port and cobbled streets

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; bring good shoes or prefer taxi/tuk-tuk if mobility impaired

Source : Lisbon Cruise Port; Visit Lisboa

Tram 28 / urban tram to Graça

Graça / Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

Tram Near the port
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency in high demand
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Typical Lisbon experience and access to the hills

Attention point

Very busy, queues possible, watch out for pickpockets

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to a stop near Alfama/Santa Apolónia and check the tram's active route.

Source : Carris; Lisbon Cruise Port;

Metro to Humberto Delgado airport

Humberto Delgado Airport

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency High frequency with metro connection
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Low-cost option for getting to the airport from the port

Attention point

Requires metro connection, less practical with large items of luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, metro from Santa Apolónia with connection to Aeroporto

Source : Metropolitano de Lisboa; ANA Aeroportos;

Train to Cascais

Cascais

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Frequent trains from Cais do Sodré
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Easy trip to the coast and Cascais

Attention point

Need to get to Cais do Sodré before the train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Cais do Sodré then CP train to Cascais

Source : Comboios de Portugal; Visit Lisboa;

Train to Sintra

Sintra

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency Frequent trains from Rossio or Oriente depending on itinerary
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Popular excursion to the palace and historic centre of Sintra

Attention point

Need to reach a suitable departure station before the train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Rossio or Oriente then CP train to Sintra

Source : Comboios de Portugal; Lisbon Cruise Port;

Train to Porto Campanhã

Porto Campanhã

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 190 min
Frequency Regular trains from Santa Apolónia or Oriente
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Useful for long-distance transfers to Porto

Attention point

Unsuitable for a short stopover; particularly useful after disembarkation

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Santa Apolónia or Oriente then Alfa/Intercidades train to Porto

Source : Comboios de Portugal;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.