Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Graça: complete transport guide
Graça is a residential hilltop neighbourhood east of Alfama, famous for the Miradouro Senhora do Monte and Miradouro da Graça — two of Lisbon's best panoramic viewpoints. 8 km from Humberto Delgado Airport.
How do the options compare?
| Option | Operator | Duration | Price | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Red+Blue+Green + Tram 28 | Metropolitano + Carris | 50 min | €3.20 | Tram 28 every 10 min |
| Metro to Martim Moniz + 15 min uphill walk | Metropolitano | 45 min | €1.65 | Every 5–8 min |
| Metered taxi to Graça | Lisbon licensed taxi operators | 25 min | €13–18 | On demand |
| Uber / Bolt / FreeNow | Uber, Bolt, FreeNow | 25 min | €10–14 | On demand via app |
| Carris 734 from Martim Moniz | Carris | 50 min | €2.30 | Every 15 min |
Metro Red+Blue+Green + Tram 28?
Metro Red Line to São Sebastião, Blue to Restauradores, Green to Martim Moniz. Board Tram 28 east and ride to Graça stop (Largo da Graça).
- Operator: Metropolitano + Carris
- Duration: 50 min
- Price: €3.20
- Frequency: Tram 28 every 10 min
- Where to board: Aeroporto Metro → Martim Moniz
- Notes: Tram 28 is iconic and steep — watch luggage closely.
Source: Carris trams
Metro to Martim Moniz + 15 min uphill walk?
Metro to Martim Moniz then walk steeply uphill via Mouraria and Calçada do Forno do Tijolo into Graça.
- Operator: Metropolitano
- Duration: 45 min
- Price: €1.65
- Frequency: Every 5–8 min
- Where to board: Aeroporto Metro station
- Notes: Cheapest. The walk is taxing with luggage — consider taxi or tram instead.
Source: Metro Lisbon
Metered taxi to Graça?
Meter-based. Specify Miradouro da Graça or Largo da Graça as destination.
- Operator: Lisbon licensed taxi operators
- Duration: 25 min
- Price: €13–18
- Frequency: On demand
- Where to board: Official rank at arrivals
- Notes: Some narrow Graça streets are one-way; expect a 50 m walk to your exact door.
Source: ANA passenger info
Uber / Bolt / FreeNow?
Cheaper than the metered taxi. Bolt typically cheapest in Lisbon.
- Operator: Uber, Bolt, FreeNow
- Duration: 25 min
- Price: €10–14
- Frequency: On demand via app
- Where to board: TVDE area at arrivals
- Notes: Surge at sunset on Friday/Saturday — Graça viewpoints are tourist peaks.
Carris 734 from Martim Moniz?
After reaching Martim Moniz, take Carris bus 734 up the hill to Graça. Slower than tram but with luggage rack.
- Operator: Carris
- Duration: 50 min
- Price: €2.30
- Frequency: Every 15 min
- Where to board: Aeroporto Metro → Martim Moniz
- Notes: Better with bags than tram 28.
When should you pick each option?
- Metro + Tram 28: Most scenic; touristy experience.
- Metro + walk uphill: Cheapest; bad idea with heavy luggage.
- Metered taxi: Recommended with bags — saves the steep uphill walk.
- Uber / Bolt: Cheapest door-to-door.
- Metro + Carris 734: Bus with luggage rack.
What are the practical tips?
- Miradouro Senhora do Monte (1 min uphill from Graça centre) is Lisbon's highest viewpoint — visit at sunset.
- Graça Church and the Igreja de São Vicente de Fora are 5 min apart and worth a combined visit.
- Tile factory Casa Pereira da Conceição (Calçada da Graça) sells hand-painted Portuguese tiles.
- Avoid Tram 28 in summer 10:00–18:00 — tourist queues are 30–60 minutes for boarding.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the fastest way from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Graça?
- The fastest option is Metered taxi to Graça (Lisbon licensed taxi operators) with a typical duration of 25 min.
- What is the cheapest way from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Graça?
- The cheapest option is Metro to Martim Moniz + 15 min uphill walk (Metropolitano) at approximately €1.65.
- How steep is Graça?
- Very. Graça sits 100 m above Baixa. Walking uphill with luggage takes 25–30 minutes.
- What time is sunset at Senhora do Monte?
- April–September around 19:30–21:00. Arrive 30 min early — bench seating is limited.
- Is Tram 28 the only tram serving Graça?
- Tram 28 is the most famous, but lines 12 and 25 also pass through Largo da Graça.
