Praça do Município car park
5 minutes on foot 350 m
Under Praça do Município, the square of Lisbon City Hall, to the west of Praça do Comércio.
- Operator
- Saba
- Price
- Charged by the hour
- Maximum height
- 2.1 m
How to get to Praça do Comércio
Praça do Comércio has its own metro station, Terreiro do Paço, on the Blue line, open from 06:30 to 01:00. The 15E and 25E trams stop by the arch, and the boats from Barreiro arrive at the river terminal next to the square. From the airport, the metro takes about 37 minutes, with a change at São Sebastião.
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How to get from the airport to Praça do Comércio
By metro the journey takes about 37 minutes, with one change from the Red line to the Blue line at São Sebastião. By taxi, there is a fixed fare paid in advance at the tourist desk in arrivals.
| How | Time | Price | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | About 37 min | €1.92 with a contactless card | One, at São Sebastião |
| Taxi with a Taxi Voucher | Depends on traffic | €19 by day, €23 at night and at weekends, up to 4 people | None |
| Bus 208, through the night | Depends on traffic | €2.30 on board | None |
The Aeroporto metro station is next to arrivals at Terminal 1, reached by a covered walkway. Take the Red line to São Sebastião and change to the Blue line, towards Santa Apolónia. Terreiro do Paço is the last stop but one.
You don't need to buy a ticket. The gates take a contactless bank card, phone or watch at €1.92 a trip, and each card covers one person only. To use one ticket on trams and buses as well, there is the navegante ocasional card.
The Taxi Voucher is a prepaid taxi sold only at the Ask Me Lisboa desk in the arrivals hall, open from 07:00 to 22:00. Praça do Comércio is in zone 2 of the price list. For up to 4 passengers it costs €19 from 07:00 to 22:00 and €23 at night, at weekends and on public holidays. For more than 4 passengers it costs €23 by day and €28 at night.
Ride-hailing cars booked through apps such as Uber or Bolt pick passengers up in the airport's car park P2, on level 2, the arrivals level.
In the small hours, when the metro is closed, Carris night bus 208 calls at the airport and at Praça do Comércio on its way between Estação do Oriente and Cais do Sodré.
The Aerobus, the express bus that linked the airport with the city centre, no longer runs, and Lisbon Airport lists only the Carris buses and Flixbus. Carris buses only take bags up to 50 × 40 × 20 cm.
Map of the transport around the square
The metro, the trams and the Barreiro boat stop on the square or right next to it. The 28E, the car parks and the cruise terminal are a few minutes away on foot.
- Metro, arcade entranceStairs down to Terreiro do Paço station, in the east arcade of the square.
- Metro, liftLift between the street and the station hall, by the river.
- Stop for the 15E and 25E tramsPraça do Comércio stop, on the arch side.
- Stop for the 28E tramRua da Conceição, 5 min on foot along Rua do Ouro.
- River terminalTTSL boats to Barreiro.
- Praça do Município car parkUnderground car park run by Saba, 5 min on foot.
- Campo das Cebolas car parkUnderground car park run by EMEL, 8 min on foot.
- Lisbon Cruise Terminal15 min on foot along the river.
Terreiro do Paço metro station
Terreiro do Paço station, on the Blue line, is on the east side of the square by Cais da Alfândega and opens daily from 06:30 to 01:00. The stations either side are Baixa-Chiado and Santa Apolónia, the end of the line.
The station has 3 entrances with stairs and two lifts, one between the platform and the hall and one between the hall and the street. The stairs in the east arcade come up inside the square. The other exits and the street lift are by the river, near the river terminal.
Inside there are toilets, ticket machines, a cash machine and escalators. With luggage or a pushchair, the two lifts link the street and the platform without steps. From the hall you can walk through to the Barreiro boat in the terminal next door.
Trams and buses to Praça do Comércio
The 15E and 25E trams stop on the square, on the arch side. The 28E passes 5 min on foot away on Rua da Conceição, and several bus routes stop on the square or at the Sul e Sueste terminal.
Tram 15E
Runs from Praça da Figueira to Algés by way of Praça do Comércio and Cais do Sodré, along the river. It stops in Belém by the Jerónimos Monastery, and is the direct way from the square to Belém.
Tram 25E
Runs from Praça da Figueira to Campo de Ourique (Prazeres), with a stop at Praça do Comércio, on the arch side.
Tram 28E
It does not pass the square. The nearest stop is Rua da Conceição, 5 min on foot along Rua do Ouro. From there the 28E heads for the Sé (the cathedral) one way and for the Chiado the other.
Buses
The routes calling at the Praça do Comércio stop include the 728, between Restelo and Portela, the 735, between Cais do Sodré and Hospital de Santa Maria, and the 759, between Restauradores and Estação do Oriente. From the Sul e Sueste terminal by the river, the 711 runs to Alto da Damaia and the 794 to Estação do Oriente.
By boat: Barreiro, Cacilhas, Seixal and Montijo
From Barreiro, TTSL boats arrive at the Terreiro do Paço river terminal, next to the square, in about 20 minutes. The boats from Cacilhas, Seixal and Montijo arrive at Cais do Sodré.
Barreiro
The terminal is to the south-east of the square, past the east tower, with step-free access. A single ticket costs €2.95. Timetables are on the TTSL website.
Cacilhas, Seixal and Montijo
They leave from the Cais do Sodré terminal, by the railway station, 13 min on foot from the square along the river. Timetables are on the TTSL website.
From the cruise terminal to Praça do Comércio
The Lisbon Cruise Terminal, below Alfama, is 1.1 km from the square, 15 min on foot along the riverside.
The terminal is run by Lisbon Cruise Port, which manages the cruise quays at Santa Apolónia and Jardim do Tabaco. Outside, head west along the riverside path to the square.
Ships that berth at Alcântara or Rocha do Conde de Óbidos are further west, a long way from the square. From there the 15E tram, which stops at Alcântara and Cais da Rocha, reaches Praça do Comércio without a change.
By train and on foot
The nearest railway stations are Cais do Sodré, 13 min on foot, Rossio, 15 min on foot, and Santa Apolónia, one metro stop away.
Cais do Sodré
Trains on the Cascais line arrive here. From the station to the square is 13 min on foot along the river, or a ride on the 15E tram.
Rossio
Trains to Sintra leave from here. From the station to the square is 15 minutes on foot, across the Rossio and down Rua Augusta, which ends at the arch. From the middle of the Rossio it is 11 min on foot.
Santa Apolónia
It is Lisbon’s station on the Linha do Norte, where long-distance trains stop. The metro station of the same name is the end of the Blue line, and Terreiro do Paço is the next stop. It is 24 minutes on foot.
Where to park near Praça do Comércio
There is no parking on the square. The nearest underground car parks are at Praça do Município, to the west, and at Campo das Cebolas, to the east, both open day and night.
Campo das Cebolas car park
8 minutes on foot 540 m
Under Campo das Cebolas, to the east of the square, with its entrance on Rua da Alfândega.
- Operator
- EMEL
- Opening hours
- Open day and night
Tickets: navegante, zapping and contactless cards
On the metro a contactless bank card is all you need. To use one ticket on the metro, trams and buses, buy a navegante ocasional card for €0.50 and load it with tickets or zapping credit.
| Ticket | Price | Valid on |
|---|---|---|
| Contactless bank card | €1.92 | One metro trip. On trams and buses it pays the on-board fare |
| Carris/Metro ticket | €1.90 | Metro, buses and trams for 60 minutes |
| Zapping | €1.72 | One metro trip, taken from your credit |
| Carris/Metro day ticket | €7.25 | Metro, buses and trams for one day |
| Day ticket with boat | €10.35 | The same, plus the boat between Cais do Sodré and Cacilhas |
| On board a tram | €3.30 | That tram only |
| On board a bus | €2.30 | That bus only |
| Boat to Barreiro | €2.95 | One crossing |
| Navegante ocasional card | €0.50 | The card, rechargeable for 1 year |
The navegante ocasional card is sold at the machines and ticket desks in metro stations and covers one person at a time. Keep the top-up receipt as proof in case the card stops working.
The Carris/Metro ticket does not allow two metro entries in a row. On board, a contactless bank card tapped on the reader pays the on-board fare, €3.30 on a tram and €2.30 on a bus. The articulated trams take no cash, only a bank card or MB Way.
For a long stay, the Navegante Metropolitano monthly pass costs €40 and is valid on the metro, Carris and every TTSL boat, across the whole Lisbon metropolitan area. It goes on a personal navegante card.
Frequently asked questions
Which metro station is at Praça do Comércio?
Terreiro do Paço, on the Blue line, open daily from 06:30 to 01:00. One set of stairs comes up straight into the east arcade of the square, and there is a lift to the street by the river. On the Blue line the previous station is Baixa-Chiado and the next is Santa Apolónia, the end of the line.
How long does the metro take from the airport to Praça do Comércio?
About 37 minutes, according to Metro de Lisboa. Take the Red line from Aeroporto station, next to arrivals, change to the Blue line at São Sebastião and get off at Terreiro do Paço. With a contactless bank card the trip costs €1.92 per person.
How much is a taxi from the airport to Praça do Comércio?
With a Taxi Voucher, a prepaid taxi bought at the Ask Me Lisboa desk in the arrivals hall, the fare is fixed. Praça do Comércio is in zone 2: for up to 4 passengers it costs €19 from 07:00 to 22:00 and €23 at night, at weekends and on public holidays.
Does tram 28 stop at Praça do Comércio?
No. The 28E crosses the Baixa along Rua da Conceição, north of the square, and goes on to the cathedral. The nearest stop is 5 min on foot away, along Rua do Ouro. Trams 15E and 25E stop at Praça do Comércio, next to the arch.
Where can I park near Praça do Comércio?
You cannot park on the square. The nearest car parks are Praça do Município, run by Saba, 5 min on foot, and Campo das Cebolas, run by EMEL, 8 min on foot. Both are underground and open day and night. Both charge by the hour.
Where is the Sul e Sueste ferry terminal?
The Terreiro do Paço river terminal and the old Sul e Sueste station building stand side by side, to the south-east of the square, past the east tower. TTSL boats leave from the terminal for Barreiro, a crossing of about 20 minutes. Boats to Cacilhas, Seixal and Montijo leave from Cais do Sodré.