Lisbon transportation system helps the tourists to move around the capital city with ease, comfort and convenience. Lisbon is served by the metro, which is one of the fastest mode of transport in Lisbon. Getting to Lisbon is easy by air as several international flights arrive and depart from the Portela Airport, which serves the capital city.
Getting around Lisbon is made easy by the different modes of public transport available in the capital city. Lisbon metro is one of the rapid transit modes connecting various parts of the city. Recent face lift of the metro system has made it even more faster. Different stations and routes of Lisbon metro connects the eastern region, the upper parts of Baixa and the city center. Tourist enjoy traveling to different parts of the city, by metro. Metro stations in Lisbon are beautifully decorated and are worth visiting.
Tourists can also avail the tram to explore Lisbon in a slow pace. This mode of public transport excites and reminds the visitors of a bygone era. Lower priced tourist tickets for trams can be purchased from several information kiosks. The journey to Museu da Carris, in a vintage tram is a lifetime experience.
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Taxis form an integral part of Lisbon public transportation system. Taxis are abundant and affordable in Lisbon. They have a glow signs on their roof and are a combination of black and bright green color. Some are even beige. Taxi fares follow the meter during the day, while plying within the city limits. They charge an additional 20% surcharge, between 10 pm to 6am.
Coaches in Lisbon enable the travelers to reach any part of the capital city very quickly. Express and regular coaches ply in the city. Three kinds of bus services in Lisbon are Expressos, Rapidas, and Carreiras. Rapidas are reasonably fast while Carreiras are slow.
Travel passes in Lisbon are available for tourists who come to enjoy a long vacation. Travel passes allow unlimited use of buses and Lisbon metro. The duration of these passes may be either weekly or fortnightly.
Efficient network of transport system in Lisbon comprises of buses, trams, coaches, taxi and metro which taking the travelers to different parts of the city and all major tourist attractions.
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