There are 7 ways to get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama by subway, train, tram, bus, taxi, shuttle, towncar or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Subway, train • 24 min
2€ - 7€
6 alternative options
Subway, tram • 36 min
5€ - 16€
Bus • 37 min
3€ - 6€
Taxi • 8 min
9€ - 12€
Shuttle • 8 min
17€
Towncar • 8 min
17€ - 24€
Walk • 1h 24m
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Inter-regional travel is permitted
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Alfama is 808 24 24 24.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Alfama is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Alfama is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 808 24 24 24.
Last updated: 20 Apr 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama is to subway and train which costs 2€ - 7€ and takes 24 min.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama is to taxi which costs 9€ - 12€ and takes 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lisbon Airport and arriving at Lisbon Rossio. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
No, there is no direct train from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama. However, there are services departing from Aeroporto and arriving at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia via Lisboa - Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
It is approximately 6 km to get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama.
The best way to get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama without a car is to subway and train which takes 24 min and costs 2€ - 7€.
It takes approximately 24 min to get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama, including transfers.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama bus services, operated by Aerobus Lisbon, depart from Lisbon Airport station.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama train services, operated by Metro Lisboa, depart from Aeroporto station.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama bus services, operated by Aerobus Lisbon, arrive at Lisbon Rossio station.
- Distance: 6.4 km
- Duration: 24 min
What companies run services between Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal and Alfama, Portugal?
Aerobus Lisbon operates a bus from Lisbon Airport to Lisbon Rossio every 30 minutes. Tickets cost 4€ and the journey takes 37 min. Carris also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- (+351) 213500115
- atendimento@cmt.pt
- Website
- metrolisboa.pt
Subway from Aeroporto to Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 6€
- Website
- Metro Lisboa
- 60-Minute Ticket
- 1€
- Single Journey Ticket
- 1€
- 24h-Ticket
- 6€
Subway from Aeroporto to Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 6€
- Website
- Metro Lisboa
- 60-Minute Ticket
- 1€
- Single Journey Ticket
- 1€
- 24h-Ticket
- 6€
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Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Oriente to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 1€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 1€
- Phone
- (+351) 213 500 115
- atendimento@cmt.pt
- Website
- carris.pt
Tram from Rua Maria Andrade to Rua das Escolas Gerais
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 4€
- Website
- Carris
- Cable Car
- 3€
- Funicular
- 4€
- Phone
- (+351) 218 503 225
- yellowbus@carris.pt
- Website
- aerobus.pt
Bus from Lisbon Airport to Lisbon Rossio
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 4€
- Website
- Aerobus Lisbon
- Phone
- (+351) 213 500 115
- atendimento@cmt.pt
- Website
- carris.pt
Bus from Aeroporto to Terreiro Do Paço
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 6€
- Website
- Carris
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 12€
Taxivision
- Phone
- +351 969 219 034
Nuno Miguel Silva Rodrigues
- Phone
- +351 961 176 490
Tele Taxis
- Phone
- +351 218 111 100
- Website
- teletaxis.pt
TaxiTours
- Phone
- +351 964 120 673
Lisbon Taxi
- Phone
- +351 302 099 910
- Website
- lisbontaxi.net
Taxis Almada
- Phone
- +351 926 549 000
Ratalma-Cooperativa Rádio Táxis de Almada
- Phone
- +351 21 294 7070
- Website
- ratalma.pt
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from Lisbon Airport to Alfama
- Estimated price
- 17€
Towncar from Lisbon Airport to Alfama
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
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Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
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