Move around Portugal

Travel around Portugal

Mobility Guide in Portugal

The best way to move around the country is by car or train. The trains they are modern (especially for large lines) and quite fast. It should be considered a good option for longer trips.

• Portugal by train;

• Portugal by car;

• Portugal by bus;

• Tours and excursions;





From Lisbon to Porto there is a super fast line, the Alfa Pendular, which combines comfort and speed in this route between the two Portuguese metropolises.

AML is the most populous metropolitan region in Portugal, with almost 2.9 million inhabitants. Only the North Region is more populous.

North of the Tagus, this entire large metropolitan area is known as the Lisbon Peninsula. The part south of the river is known as the Setúbal Peninsula.


AML is the most populous metropolitan region in Portugal, with almost 2.9 million inhabitants. Only the North Region is more populous.

North of the Tagus, this entire large metropolitan area is known as the Lisbon Peninsula. The part south of the river is known as the Setúbal Peninsula.

Moving around Lisbon and the AML

The Portuguese capital, including the AML, is relatively well served by public transport: metro, buses (buses), trains (trains) and taxis.

Find out more: Getting around Lisbon

Moving around Porto and the AMP

The capital of the North, including the AMP, is also relatively well served by public transport: metro, buses (buses), trains (trains) and taxis.

Find out more: Getting around in Porto

Some Main Distances

Check below some important distances (and the average travel time) in mainland Portugal:

• Lisbon - Porto: 314 km (2h to 3h); combio (train): 25-30 €
• Lisbon - Faro: 277 km (3h); convoy (train): 21 €

An option to live in

In municipalities outside the perimeter of Lisbon, it is possible to find accommodation (apartments and houses) that are much cheaper than in Lisbon. It's worth seeking out.


The 18 municipalities of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area are:

• Alcochete
• Almada
• Amadora
• Barreiro
• Cascais
• Lisboa
• Loures
• Mafra
• Moita
• Montijo
• Odivelas
• Oeiras
• Palmela
• Seixal
• Sesimbra
• Setúbal
• Sintra
• Vila Franca de Xira

Other important Portuguese cities

Between the Sintra and Arrábida Mountains

North of the Tagus, the lands of the AML go to the Serra de Sintra. To the south, they extend to the Serra da Arrábida.

The AML Coast

The coast of the AML, in addition to the estuaries of the two great rivers (the Tagus and the Sado) is formed by a narrow strip of sand which ends in cliffs (cliffs), with some exceptions (Costa da Caparica - May 2023r AML beach, Praia do Guincho). Costa da Caparica stretches from Trafaria to Bicas beach, with its beautiful and immense sand.