The Porto Metro is one of the most common ways for travelling in Porto. Not sure if you can buy in there. Close to the staircase there is trajectory information with a yellow line indicating the final destination and all the stations in between.

The Metro do Porto company also operates the Funicular of Guindais, a cable-car system that was originally built in 1891 and was recently remodelled. São Bento and Trindade are different stations. Initially the line only ran between Estádio do Dragão and Senhora da Hora, thus sharing the route with Line A. In October 2011, it was extended to Santo Ovídio. And when I validate my ticket and enter the metro but my time my time is finishing do I have to leave or I can go to the end of this single trip? ... Now that you got it, here’s a map of all the lines of the metro of Porto. The line reuses, for almost its entire length, the route of the old Póvoa Line, which connected Trindade to Póvoa de Varzim. All carriages have air-conditioning, so there’s no chance you suffocate inside them. The gold passes allow unlimited travel within a pre-defined area, and are available in "anytime" or cheaper "10/16" (off-peak) versions. Your ticket is valid for 1 hour after validation.

It’s a comfortable, clean and easy way to reach the places marked on your map. STCP bus routes and some other bus routes currently accept Andante and the intention is for the entire bus, metro and suburban train network to become integrated. If you are not hiring a car, this will probably be the transport of your choice when you are in town. On March 18, 2006, after successive delays, the final section to Póvoa de Varzim was officially inaugurated.

Hi Teresa! Line A or the Blue Line is the main and, historically, most important of the five Porto Metro lines. Some metro stations might seem not that easy to find but it’s common to stumble across signs with the logo of metro (a blue/white rounded “M”) indicating the direction of the closest station. Anyway, you can pick up a network map in any station and you’re good to go! Based on Metro website ‘With ANDANTE 24 ticket you can travel during 24 hours after the first validation within the zones you choose’. how much will a 7 day metro card in Porto costs? The system uses the "Andante" ticketing system. The Porto Metro operates on a proof-of-payment system. New Flexity Swift LRVs are used on line B, Bx and occasionally line C since 2008, and can reach 100 km/h (62.5 mph). Where to Buy “Andante” card Almost everywhere in the city: Airport (if you just arrived and somehow have your trip programmed, it’s a good option), Train and Metro Stations, Pay Shop Agents (look for the red flags on newspaper sellers, buildings or coffees) and the automatic machines – most of them at the stations themselves. This is easy to do because all the stations have the zones next to them so all you need to know is the name of the station where you want to stop and check the zone next to it. You probably won’t have time to visit any of Porto’s museums or monuments upon arrival, so we recommend you spend your first evening strolling through the city centre and discover some of its stand-out neighbourhoods.

The Eurotram consists of four main compartments, two in each carriage linked by short corridors, and also features an articulation between the two carriages.

It currently has a total of 82 operational stations across 67 kilometres (42 mi) of double track commercial line. Machines in stations issue and can recharge Andante Azul - blue "Occasional" tickets, while Andante Gold is a credit-card style "Gold" tickets (which bear a scanned photograph of the holder) that can be purchased in Lojas Andante (Andante Shops).

The Casa da Música concert hall (which has a station on the combined ABCEF line) opened on the same day. I don’t think so. – “B” line (red): between Póvoa de Varzim and Estádio do Dragão – “C” line (green): between ISMAI and Campanhã – “D” line (yellow): between Hospital de São João and Santo Ovídio – “E” line (purple): between Airport and Estádio do Dragão – “F” line (orange): between Senhora da Hora and Fanzeres, The next question is: what side of the line? The Porto Metro state-owned company has reported losses every year, reaching a record loss of 122 million euros in 2006.[2][3]. Hi, It appears on the map that the Sao Bento station is on the orange line but when i do a journey planner or go to google maps it has a number of lines running through it is Trinidade station also called Sao Bento station?

At the indoor ones, this might change whether the station have just one line or is a crossing point of lines. (The stretch from Varzim to Famalicão is now a bicycle trail.). Line D (yellow line) proved the most problematic to excavate and opened in 2005. The line has two types of services between Póvoa de Varzim and Estádio do Dragão: regular, which stops at all stations; and the Bx express, which only stops only at Portas Fronhas, Vila do Conde, Varziela, Mindelo and Pedras Rubras, between Póvoa de Varzim and Senhora da Hora. DO NOT validate when your way out. The Porto Metro (Portuguese: Metro do Porto), part of the public transport (mass transit) system of Porto, Portugal, is a light rail network that runs underground in central Porto and above ground into the city's suburbs. Are each journey 1.20 Euros regardless of destination? Line B or the Red Line has 35 stations and is the longest line of the system. You get to the station and charge your ticket with the zone that you want to travel to. Your best option should probably be the Porto Card (1, 2, 3 or 4 days) or just keep buying single or 10 pack tickets. There is also a daily ticket, known as Andante 24 that allows the user to make unlimited trips within a given day in the zones chosen. You will need one card per person and price can be different depending on destination. There are no faregates within the Metro; instead, groups of fare inspectors randomly check tickets with hand-held scanners. Do I need a particular end of the train? The metro uses the same zoning system as the majority of public transport providers in the Porto metropolitan area, which is divided by counties, and further divided into numbered sub-zones (for example, VCD3 is the third area of the Vila do Conde county). How to check how many zones have my trips .i.e. Thank you, Im not sure about that. But does everything have to be so small? Check schedules at Metro do Porto website. Are there any special rules regarding luggage going from the Airport downtown on the E line? The PRT1 zone in central Porto is effectively the area contained within the VCI (Via Cintura Interna) inner ring-road, while zones PRT2 and PRT3 are the areas between the VCI and the Estrada da Circunvalação outer ring-road. Lines A and B are the last legacy of a line which once went from Trindade to Famalicão, originally narrow gauge, opened in 1875, completed in 1881 and switched to metre gauge in 1930. Source for IP's network: www.refer.pt/Documentos/Directorio_da_Rede_2010.pdf, page. The thoroughfare is packed with Modernist buildings, including the imposing marble and granite City Hall. Metro do Porto S.A. was founded in 1993, and the first line of the system opened in 2002.[1]. Too many maps use the standard and dated ESRI icons for these, but these match the light, airy feel of the map perfectly. With such a modern transit system, it’s important to have a map to match, … The system is run by ViaPORTO. You should not travel without validating your Andante and there’s a chance you may have to show your ticket to an inspector who asks you for it. They also have more seats, and can, in common with most modern light rail systems, recover 30% of the total of consumed energy during braking. Hello. [4] Although no extensions are planned, consideration was given to use the abandoned Famalicão branch to reach Barreiros, near Avenida 25 de Abril, via Mourões. Hi. The curves in the route lines are also beautifully executed, being wide and flowing throughout. Travel guide to all touristic sites, museums and architecture of Porto. Metro do Porto S.A. was founded in 1993, and the first line of the system opened in 2002. The Porto Metro is one of the most common ways for travelling in Porto. No. Strolling past the City Hall, along the Avenue, you’ll get to Praça d… If you are able to validate the ticket, you are good to go all the way until the end of that trip.

Picking the right direction Once you are in a station it’s time for you to pick the direction you want to go. The Andante Azul that tourists typically use are not valid, though the Andante Gold loaded with monthly tickets may be accepted. Ticket validation Keep in mind that your ticket is valid for 1 hour after validation, but every time you change lines you need to validate it on the automatic yellow machines, before entering the train. There are 4 of us travelling – do we each need a card or can we top up one card with multiple journeys ? and UrbanRail.NET.

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You’ll only be charge once within that hour. As the map is downloadable as a PDF from the agency’s website, I feel better thought has to be given as to how the map displays on screen. We’re heading to Porto in a few weeks so this was just what I was looking for. How to use the metro of Porto: 1. Our rating: A stylish and modern map to match a stylish and modern light rail system. Thank you. The indoor stations have signs close to the staircases with the correspondent letter of the line. Line E (violet line) opened on May 27, 2006, connecting the Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro and Campanhã.

Lines A, B, C, E & F follow the same course within the City of Porto (between Estádio do Dragão and Senhora da Hora). The São João Hospital and IPO stations were not brought into service until April 2006 due to safety concerns. Line C uses a stretch formerly part of the Guimarães line which joined the current line at Lousado.