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The Metro’s Linha Circular
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Image courtesy of © Daniel from Glasgow, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Metro’s Linha Circular
Metro de Lisboa is building the Linha Circular, extending the network from Rato through two new stations, Estrela and Santos, to the Cais do Sodré. Press reports in 2026 give a target of early 2027 for opening; check metrolisboa.pt.
Why it's on our list
- Two new stations
- Opening targeted 2027
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Metro’s Linha Circular before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Metro’s Linha Circular are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- RatoYellow900 m11 min walk
Key sights
- The Praça do Comércio2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Castelo de São Jorge2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min
- The Gulbenkian2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- The Jerónimos Monastery4.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- The Tower of Belém5.4 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Lisbon Airport7.9 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 31 min
- The Oceanário8.1 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 32 min
Railway stations
- Rossio station1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Cais do Sodré station1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Santa Apolónia station3.3 kmWalk 42 minCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Gare do Oriente8.1 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 32 min