GETTING AROUND WITH CONFIDENCE
How to travel around Portugal
The simplest approach is to choose the official service for each journey: train or coach between cities, metropolitan networks in the largest cities, and flights or ferries for the islands.
BEFORE YOU GO
Three simple steps
- 01
Plan the whole journey
Check not only the main connection but also how you will travel from the station or terminal to your final destination.
- 02
Book with the official operator
Avoid intermediaries when the operator sells directly. You will have access to the correct conditions, updates and support.
- 03
Check again on the day
Times, platforms, stops and ferry services can change. Always check the official channel before setting out.
Travel between cities
Rail is a good first option on the main corridors. Long-distance coaches reach many towns without a direct train service.
Metropolitan networks
Portugal's two largest urban areas have their own tickets and journey planners. Check the required zone and validate when boarding and changing services where required.
CARRISway
CARRIS routes and live arrival information, with access to Navegante ticket top-ups.
Open official service↗Lisbon metropolitan areaCarris Metropolitana
Journey planning, timetables and service updates for metropolitan bus routes.
Open official service↗Porto metropolitan areaAndante · App Anda
Intermodal network, journey planning and tickets for participating metro, bus and urban rail services.
Open official service↗Travel around the islands
In the Azores, combine inter-island flights and ferries according to route and season. In Madeira and Porto Santo, check the regional bus network and the ferry between the islands.
SATA Air Açores
Flights between the nine Azorean islands and current operational information.
Open official service↗Azores ferriesAtlânticoline
Ferry routes, timetables, bookings and service status between the islands served.
Open official service↗Madeira and Porto SantoSIGA
Journey planning and timetables for Madeira's regional public bus network.
Open official service↗Ferry connectionPorto Santo Line
Passenger ferry connection between Madeira and Porto Santo.
Open official service↗