Lisbon Airport lies just 4 km north of the city centre. A taxi journey takes approximately 15-20 minutes outside the rush hour, and costs € 7 to 10 including luggage surcharge. An efficient Aerobus service costs much less and runs with regularity seven days a week.
The capital's bus company, Carris, operates an extensive system of buses (autocarros), trams (eléctricos) and funiculars (elevadores). Bus-stops are clearly marked by signposts or shelters. All stops display a map of the bus route, while many have a large map of the city's entire transport system. Lisbon also boasts an ever-growing Metro system that provides a fast, cheap and efficient service throughout the centre of the city and beyond.
Several different types of tourist travel pass are available, such as the popular 1, 2 & 3-day Lisboa Card which starts at €11 for adults and includes free admission to 27 museums and monuments.
Carris information kiosks at various locations in the city provide public transport information and sell tickets and passes. The main ones exist at the base of the Santa Justa Elevator and at the bottom of Edward VII Park beside the Marquês de Pombal roundabout.
Commuter trains to Cascais (stopping in Oeiras, Carcavelos, Estoril and other towns along the Estoril Coast) depart from Cais do Sodré, located on the riverfront. Trains to the northwestern suburbs, including the historic town of Sintra, leave from the centrally-located Rossio station every 15 minutes.