Exchanging a Foreign Driver’s License in Portugal: IMT Rules
Whether you can keep driving on your old license after moving to Lisbon depends on where it was issued. The IMT rules by country group, deadlines, fees and the online request.
Category: Getting Around
Metro, buses, trams, trains, ferries and the airport: passes, fares, strikes, line works and driving in Lisbon.
Transport Strikes in Portugal: Notice, Minimum Services, Planning
Strikes on the Metro, CP trains or the Tagus ferries rarely come as a surprise. The law forces early notice and minimum services, and both are published before the day.
Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais by Train: Stations, Fares and Passes
The suburban trains are the cheapest way to Sintra, Cascais and the south bank. Where they leave from, what tickets cost in 2026, how passes work and where CP posts strike notices.
How the Lisbon Metro Works: Lines, Hours, Fares and Expansion
Four colored lines, one set of opening hours and several ways to pay. How to ride the Metro without overpaying, and what the Circular line and the Alcântara extension will change.
Lisbon Trams and Funiculars: Lines, Fares and Which Lifts Are Closed
The 28E and five other tram lines are running, but Lisbon's historic lifts have been shut since the Glória crash. Fares, replacement buses and the timeline for a new Glória.
Lisbon to Porto by Train: Alfa Pendular, Intercidades and Fares
Two CP services link Lisbon and Porto. How they compare on price and speed, which stations to use, how to book cheaper seats and when the high-speed line might arrive.
Lisbon Ferries Across the Tagus: Routes, Fares and Passes
The ferry is the fastest way to the south bank for thousands of commuters. Which terminal serves which route, what a single ticket costs and how strikes are announced.
Navegante Pass in Lisbon: Prices, Free Passes and How to Get One
One monthly pass covers the metro, buses, trams, suburban trains and ferries around Lisbon. The price depends on where you travel and who you are, and some residents pay nothing.
Parking in Lisbon: EMEL Zones and the Resident Parking Badge
Street parking in Lisbon is run by the city's mobility company, EMEL. How the zones work, what the resident badge costs and what happens if you get it wrong.
Lisbon Airport to the City Centre: Metro, Bus, Taxi and Fares
Humberto Delgado airport sits inside the city, so the trip to the centre is short. The cheapest route is the metro; which one is best depends on the hour and your luggage.