How to get from São João Baptista to Alfama by ferry and metro?

From São João Baptista to Alfama by ferry and metro

To get from São João Baptista to Alfama in Lisboa, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one ferry line: take the LINHA 1 metro from São João Baptista station to Cacilhas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CACILHAS – CAIS DO SODRÉ ferry and finally take the Linha Verde metro from Cais do Sodré station to Baixa / Chiado station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is €4.05. The ferry and metro schedule from São João Baptista may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and metro schedule to Alfama on the Moovit app.

53min€4.05
Metro - LINHA 1
Metro - LINHA 1
Ferry - CACILHAS – CAIS DO SODRÉCACILHAS – CAIS DO SODRÉ
Metro - Linha Verde
Walk to Alfama
Leaves from São João Baptista

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    São João Baptista
  • 2
    Metro - LINHA 1
    Wait for metro
    LINHA 1
    Cacilhas
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Cacilhas
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Cacilhas
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CACILHAS – CAIS DO SODRÉCACILHAS – CAIS DO SODRÉ
    Wait for ferry
    CACILHAS – CAIS DO SODRÉ
    Cais do Sodré
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Cais do Sodré
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Cais do Sodré
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - Linha Verde
    Wait for metro
    Linha Verde
    Telheiras
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Baixa / Chiado
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alfama
    Walk to
    Alfama
    Rua das Damas
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from São João Baptista to Alfama

The distance between São João Baptista, Lisboa and Alfama, Lisboa is approximately 5.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from São João Baptista to Alfama by ferry and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lisboa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Ferry And Metro schedule from São João Baptista to Alfama

To check the ferry and metro schedule from São João Baptista to Alfama using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (São João Baptista) and destination (Alfama), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available ferry and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each ferry and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest ferry and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from São João Baptista to Alfama?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Metro line LINHA 1, Ferry line CACILHAS – CAIS DO SODRÉ, Metro line Linha Verde.

  • Is there a direct metro between São João Baptista and Alfama?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which metro line goes from São João Baptista to Alfama?

    The LINHA 1 metro line goes from Cacilhas station near São João Baptista in Almada to Cacilhas station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one ferry line till Cacilhas station near Alfama in Lisboa.

  • How long does it take to travel from São João Baptista to Alfama by metro and ferry?

    The total travel time between São João Baptista in Almada and Alfama in Lisboa by metro and ferry is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near São João Baptista to get to Alfama?

    Get on the LINHA 1 metro from the Cacilhas station near São João Baptista in Almada.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between São João Baptista and Alfama?

    Get off the metro at the Cacilhas station, which is closest to Alfama in Lisboa.

  • When is the first ferry from São João Baptista to Alfama?

    The first ferry from São João Baptista in Almada to Alfama in Lisboa is Cacilhas – Cais do Sodré. It leaves the Cacilhas station at 6:00 AM.

  • How much is the total metro and ferry fare from São João Baptista to Alfama?

    The ride from São João Baptista to Alfama costs €4.05.

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