How to Get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Rossio

Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 7.4 km north-east of Rossio. Depending on traffic and mode, the trip takes about 11 minutes by taxi or private car, or 30–45 minutes by public transport.

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026 • 7.4 km road distance

Private Airport Transfer

Door-to-Door

11 mins •Pre-booked / On request

€35 - €50 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 2 Pieces Free

How to take it step-by-step:

After collecting your luggage, exit into the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall.
Look for your driver holding a name sign near the Arrivals hall exit; pre-booked drivers meet inside Terminal 1.
Confirm your name and destination with the driver before leaving the terminal.
Board the private vehicle; the driver will take you directly to your hotel or exact address in Rossio.
The fixed price is paid in advance or to the driver as per your booking; no meter or supplements.

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Official Airport Taxi

Fixed Fare / Metered

11 mins •24/7 at official rank

€19 - €23 (Per Vehicle, up to 4)

Luggage: Luggage included in fixed fare

How to take it step-by-step:

Exit the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall and follow signs to the official taxi rank outside, behind the barrier.
Choose a taxi with the fixed-fare accreditation sign, or ask the driver 'fixed fare?' before boarding.
Say you are going to Rossio, which is in Zone 2; the fixed price is 19 EUR day / 23 EUR at night and weekends.
Pay the driver directly by cash or card with no surcharge; you can also buy a voucher at the Ask Me Lisboa counter in Arrivals.
The driver will drop you at or near your hotel in Rossio; travel time is normally 11–20 minutes.

Metro (Red + Green Line)

Cheapest

30 mins •Frequent (check metrolisboa.pt)

€1.90 + €0.50 card / Person

Luggage: No luggage racks; manageable with 1 suitcase

How to take it step-by-step:

From Terminal 1 Arrivals, follow the red 'Metro' signs to Aeroporto station (Red line).
Buy a navegante ocasional card (0.50 EUR) and load a single ticket (1.90 EUR) at the machines or office; each traveller needs their own card.
Board the Red line towards São Sebastião and get off at Alameda.
Change to the Green line towards Cais do Sodré and get off at Rossio.
Exit the station; Rossio Square is directly outside, and your hotel or address is a short walk away.

Uber / Bolt

App-based

11 mins •Available via app

€12 - €20 (Per Vehicle, dynamic)

Luggage: Varies by vehicle type

How to take it step-by-step:

Collect your luggage and exit to Terminal 1 Arrivals.
Open the Uber or Bolt app and set your pickup point as Lisbon Airport T1.
Follow signs to the signposted rideshare pickup area; do not accept rides from drivers outside the app.
Check the car, driver and plate before boarding.
The driver will take you directly to Rossio; pay in the app.

Carris City Bus 744 / 783

Not Direct / Small Bags Only

40 mins •See timetable (check carris.pt)

€1.90 + €0.50 card / Person

Luggage: Only bags up to about 50 × 40 × 20 cm

How to take it step-by-step:

From Terminal 1 Arrivals, exit to the bus stop outside.
Board Carris line 744 or 783; check carris.pt for the current route and destination.
These routes head towards Saldanha / Marquês de Pombal (744) or Campo Pequeno / Amoreiras (783), not Rossio.
Get off near a metro station such as Saldanha or Marquês de Pombal and continue by metro to Rossio.
Note: city buses are not suitable for large suitcases and may require one or more changes.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

Only take accredited fixed-fare taxis from the official rank and confirm 'fixed fare?' before departing; touts inside Arrivals may overcharge.
Refuse drivers who claim the card machine is broken or do not switch on the meter for non-airport trips; accredited airport taxis must accept card with no surcharge.
Avoid unofficial 'helpers' near the Metro ticket machines who may try to sell you a used navegante card; buy your own card at the machine for 0.50 EUR.
City buses are not suitable for large suitcases and do not go directly to Rossio; you may have to change and walk, so confirm the route on carris.pt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Lisbon Airport to Rossio?

Take the red metro from Aeroporto to Alameda, change to the green line and get off at Rossio. A single ticket costs 1.90 EUR plus 0.50 EUR for the reusable navegante card (about 1.70 EUR with zapping).

How long does it take from LIS to Rossio?

By taxi or private transfer, about 11–20 minutes depending on traffic. The metro takes about 30 minutes including one change and walking.

Are taxis from Lisbon Airport fixed-price?

Only accredited taxis at the official rank can offer fixed fares to Lisbon parishes. Rossio is in Zone 2, costing 19 EUR weekday days, 23 EUR at night and weekends/holidays. Non-accredited taxis use the meter.

Is there a direct bus or Aerobus from Lisbon Airport to Rossio?

No, the Aerobus no longer runs. Carris city buses 744 and 783 stop at Terminal 1 but do not go directly to Rossio and have luggage restrictions; the metro is the best public option.

Can I take the metro from Terminal 2 at Lisbon Airport?

No, Terminal 2 is departures-only and has no metro station. All arriving passengers are taken to Terminal 1, where the Aeroporto metro station is located.

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