📌At a Glance:
- Porto has a modern and well-developed public transport network.
- Due to the city’s many steep streets, public transport is a convenient alternative to walking.
- With the Porto.CARD, you can reach sights, beaches, and neighbourhoods easily – without worrying about tickets or fares.
- Here you’ll find up-to-date information (as of 2025) on how to use Porto’s public transport with the Porto.CARD, including details on prices, routes, and our practical tips for buying tickets.
Uphill and downhill in Porto’s old town – it’s much easier with the Porto.CARD and local transport (Image: ©oktopuzz).
Current Metro Lines (2025):
- Line A (Blue): Estádio do Dragão – Senhor de Matosinhos
- Line B (Red): Estádio do Dragão – Póvoa de Varzim (coastal region)
- Line C (Green): Campanhã – ISMAI (north)
- Line D (Yellow): Hospital de São João – Vila d’Este
- Line E (Purple): Estádio do Dragão – Airport
- Line F (Orange): Fânzeres – Senhor de Matosinhos
A new line (Line H) is currently under construction.
✅ Porto.CARD holders can use all Metro lines unlimited and free of charge.
⬇️ DOWNLOAD: Route network plan/map of the Porto Metro
With the Porto.CARD, you can use all six metro lines for free. (Image credit: © Bob J B)
By Metro to Matosinhos City Beach
The Metro takes you quickly and comfortably from the city centre to the popular Matosinhos beach – and it’s completely free for Porto.CARD holders.
- Direct connection from the city center via Line A (Blue)
- Travel time: approx. 30 minutes to Matosinhos Sul station
- Only a short walk from the station to the beach
- Perfect for adding a relaxing day by the sea to your city break
Matosinhos offers:
- Wide, clean sandy beaches
- Great conditions for swimming and surfing
- Many cafés and seafood restaurants along the promenade
⬇️ DOWNLOAD: The current Metro do Porto timetable, including Line A (2025).
You can take the metro from Porto to Matosinhos Beach, and the ride is free with the Porto.CARD. (Image: © Philippe Guillot).
2. STCP Buses
STCP (Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto) operates 88 bus lines across Porto and the surrounding suburbs (as of 2025).
✅ Porto.CARD holders can use all STCP buses unlimited and free of charge.
💡 Tip: Buses are a great complement to the Metro, especially for destinations not directly connected to a Metro line.
The bus network connects:
- The historic old town and city center
- The Ribeira district on the Douro River
- Modern neighbourhoods such as Boavista or Campanhã
- Surrounding municipalities around Porto
The Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is also connected by bus – via lines 3M, 601, 602 and 604.
3. CP Regional Trains
CP (Comboios de Portugal) operates several urban and regional train lines (“Comboios Urbanos do Porto”) within the Greater Porto area.
Included with the Porto.CARD:
- Line to Paredes
- Line to Lousado
- Line to Vila das Aves
- Line to Paramos
Additional benefit: Porto.CARD holders receive 10% discount on tourist train tickets to Aveiro, Braga, Guimarães, and Marco de Canavezes.
⬇️ DOWNLOAD: CP Urban & Regional Train Network Map (2025)
By Train to Espinho Beach
Espinho, located about 20 km southwest of Porto, is perfect for a half-day or full-day trip.
- Direct connection with CP suburban trains (“Urbanos”) from São Bento Station
- Journey time: approx. 30 minutes
- Free of charge for Porto.CARD holders – included in the valid travel area
Highlights of Espinho:
- Long, natural sandy beach
- Popular weekly market (every Monday) – one of the largest in Portugal
⬇️ DOWNLOAD: Current timetable (2025) for the Porto ↔ Espinho route (terminating at Aveiro).
With the Porto Card, travel for free to Espinho Beach (Image: © Marvin Reinelt).
Airport Transfer – From the Airport to the City Center with the Porto.CARD
✅ Free transfer from the airport by Metro and bus for all Porto.CARD holders.
- The Metro Line E (Purple) connects Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport directly to the city centre.
- Travel time: around 30 minutes.
- Bus connections: lines 3M, 601, 602 and 604 operated by STCP.
⬇️ DOWNLOAD: Current route map (2025) for airport bus transfers with stops
➡️ More details on airport transfers in Porto can be found on our page: “How to get from Porto Airport to the city center.”
The metro will quickly take you from the airport to the city center, and this trip is free with the Porto.CARD (Image: ©Rob Dammers).
ℹ️ Important Information for Using the Porto.CARD
- The Porto.CARD is valid for unlimited journeys on all included public transport during its period of validity.
- Always validate your card before each trip – including transfers between Metro, bus, or train.
- Only a correctly validated card is valid for travel.
Our Tip: Buy the Porto.CARD Online – Convenient and at No Extra Cost
👉 Order the Porto.CARD here
✅ Advantage: Purchase through an English-language website with English-speaking service, reducing the risk of booking errors.
✅ Stress-free arrival: No need to deal with the local fare system, as you already have the right ticket. This also includes the metro or bus ride from the airport to the city.
Current Porto.CARD prices (including public transport):
1 day: €15
2 days: €27 (€13.50 per day)
3 days: €32 (€10.70 per day)
4 days: €41.50 (€10.40 per day)
The longer the validity period, the cheaper the price per day.
Children under 4 years travel free on public transport.
Benefits at a Glance
- Unlimited use of Metro, buses, and suburban trains (depending on card type)
- Free or discounted entry to many museums and attractions
- Flexible validity: 24, 48, 72 or 96 hours from activation
- Easy to use and excellent value for money compared to other city cards
NOT Included in the Porto.CARD Public Transport Option
Not all transport services are covered by the Porto.CARD.
The most important exceptions are listed below:
❌ Funicular dos Guindais
- The Funicular dos Guindais connects the Douro riverbank with the higher Praça do Batalha.
- A convenient way to avoid Porto’s steep climbs between the lower and upper parts of the city.
- Porto.CARD holders receive 25% discount on single rides (as of 2025).
The Funicular dos Guindais provides a quick and comfortable way to travel up the steep hill (photo: © Gail Edwin Aguiar).
❌ Historic Trams in Porto
- Two nostalgic tram lines with wooden carriages operate through the old town and along the Douro River.
- Especially popular among tourists exploring historic Porto.
- Not included in the Porto.CARD public transport option!
A ride on the historic trams is not included in the Porto.CARD (photo: © Yuri Rapoport).
❌ Teleférico de Gaia (Cable Car)
- The Gaia Cable Car is technically part of the public network but not free with the Porto.CARD.
- Porto.CARD holders receive 10% discount on tickets.
- The line connects the Douro riverbank with the Jardim do Morro viewpoint in Vila Nova de Gaia.
You receive a 10% discount on tickets for the Teleférico de Gaia cable car with the Porto.CARD (photo: © oktopuzz).
Last updated: November 27, 2025
More information about the Porto.CARD
Frequently asked questions – FAQ 2025
What is included in the Porto.CARD for local transport?
With your Porto.Card you can use the city bus of the STCP (Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto), various private bus lines and the total of 6 lines of the metro unlimited & free of charge.
In addition, you can use the suburban train of the Portuguese railway company CP on the routes to Paredes, Lousado, Vila das Aves and Paramos (Tren CP Porto Urbanos) free of charge.
For more information on the Porto.CARD, please visit our website.
Is the Porto.CARD also valid for airport transfers?
Yes, metro line E (purple) and bus lines 601, 602, and 604 are included.
This means that when you arrive at the airport, you don’t have to worry about ticket machines, different tickets, and fares, but can start your journey straight away.
You can find more information about the Porto.CARD on our website.
Is the historic tram free with the Porto.CARD?
No. Travel on the historic tram in Porto is not included in the Porto.CARD.
For more information about local transport with the Porto.CARD, please visit our website.
Can I use the Porto.CARD to go to the beach?
Yes! Metro line A (blue line) takes you directly to Matosinhos beach. Journeys on CP suburban trains, for example to Espinho, are also included.
For more information about local transport with the Porto.CARD, please visit our website.
Hi, if I want to travel to Vila Nova de Cerveira, will the cost be included in the Porto Card? Thank you for your reply.
Hello Wen,
with the Porto.CARD you can use the suburban train ‘Linha de Braga’ to Lousado. You will need another ticket to your destination Vila Nova de Cerveira.
Enjoy your trip!
Can the Porto.CARD be used on bus route 500 to Matosinhas?
Hello Echo,
if you buy the Porto card with transport, this transportation card is valid for all public transportation in Porto. This means that you can use it on all metro lines, all STCP buses, and urban trains until Lousado, Paredes, Vila das Aves and Paramos.
Have fun in Porto!
if i buy the card via online
do i need to get the ticket at tourrist again?
or i’ll the qr or eticket and can use it
We don’t sell the Porto.CARD ourselves.
On our pages we refer you to a booking portal where you can buy the Porto.CARD.
At the moment the Porto.CARD is a physical card. However, a digital version is planned.
You can find the latest information on the booking portal, to which we have provided a link.
Have fun in Porto!