How to See Lisbon's Highlights by Metro
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Lisbon's 4 Metro Lines: Your Key to Easier Sightseeing
Lisbon's metro network has four lines, each named for its color. Pick a line below to see its full route and the highlights you can reach along the way.
Blue Line
Runs from Santa Apolónia to Reboleira, crossing the city center and connecting the old town with the western and northern suburbs.
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Yellow Line
Runs from Rato, in the old town, out to the suburb of Odivelas.
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Red Line
Runs from the airport to São Sebastião. Traveling from the airport to the old town requires one transfer, at Alameda.
Explore the Red Line →
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Prefer to explore on foot?
If you'd rather skip the metro altogether for a stretch, check out our interactive walking guide to Lisbon — it covers the same highlights at street level, with routes built for exploring the city on foot.
Open the Walking Guide →
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