28 Tram in Lisbon (Elétrico 28E)
Tram 28 (Elétrico 28E) is a historic and iconic tram route in Lisbon that takes its passengers on a scenic journey through some of the city's most charming districts and past several notable landmarks of the city. The route starts in Martim Moniz square and passes through such popular Lisbon districts as Graca, Alfama, Baixa, and Estrela, before reaching its final destination in the Campo de Ourique neighborhood.
The route passes São Jorge Castle, Lisbon Cathedral, and the Estrela Basilica. Classic Remodelado trams run on the route.
Lisbon's trams (eléctrico) are operated by Carris along with the city's buses and elevadors.
There are six tram routes (#12, #15, #18, #24, #25 & #28) in Lisbon running along 48 km of track.
The six Lisbon tram routes are the #12 from Martim Moniz to Miradouro de Santa Luzia in Alfama to Praça da Figueira and back to Martim Moniz in a loop (Circulação Castelo)
The #15 from Praça da Figueira to Algés (Jardim) via Cais do Sodre and very useful for the sites such as the Torre de Belem, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and the Museu Nacional dos Coches.
The #18 from Cais do Sodre to Ajuda.
The #24 from Praça Luís de Camões to Campolide.
The #25 from Rua da Alfândega near Praça do Comércio, via the Estrela Basilica, to the Prazeres cemetery.
The #28 from Martim Moniz to Prazeres.
The Lisbon fleet consists of 48 trams, including articulated trams (on the #15 route between Algés and the Praça da Figueira), light and traditional trams.
Route Map & Stops
The crowded #28 tram is a favorite as it winds from Largo Martim Moniz metro station through the Alfama and Graça to Prazeres.
The full list of stops is:
Martim Moniz
Rua Palma
Igreja Anjos
Rua Maria Andrade
Rua Maria Fonte
Rua Angelina Vidal
Sapadores
Rua Graça
Graça (close to the Convento da Graça)
Voz Operário
Cç. São Vicente
Rua Escolas Gerais
Largo Portas Sol
Miradouro Sta. Luzia
Limoeiro
Sé (Lisbon Cathedral)
Rua Conceição
Largo Academia Nacional Belas Artes
Rua Vitor Cordon / Rua Serpa Pinto
Plaça Luis Camões
Calhariz (Bica)
Santa Catarina
Cç. Combro
Rua Poiais S. Bento
Rua S. Bento / Cç. Estrela
Cç. Estrela / Rua Borges Carneiro
Cç. Estrela / Rua Dr. Teófilo Braga
Estrela
Estrela - Rua Domingos Sequeira
Rua Domingos Sequeira
Rua Saraiva Carvalho
Igreja Santo Condestável
Campo Ourique (Prazeres)
Schedule
From Martim Moniz the first tram on weekdays from March to October is at 5.40 am with the last tram at 11.10 pm.
From November to February the schedule is slightly different. (See www.carris.pt for full details).
On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays the schedule also differs with the last tram from Martim Moniz at 10.30 pm from March to October.
From Campo Ourique (Prazeres) the first tram on weekdays from March to October is at 6.20 am with the last tram at 11.30 pm.
NOTE: particular care and attention should be taken on the #28 tram and the older #15 tram. Pickpockets are known to operate on both routes, particularly the #28 which is often crowded and is a jerky ride, so standing passengers are concentrating more on their balance than their belongings.
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