Porto Trams: Tram 1, 18 and 22 Routes and Tickets

Porto still runs three heritage tram lines, with vintage cars rattling along the Douro and through the hilly centre. They’re slower and dearer than the metro, but tram 1 to the sea is one of the most enjoyable rides in the city. Here’s how trams 1, 18 and 22 work in 2026.

Quick answer: tram 1 runs along the river from Infante, by the Ribeira, to Passeio Alegre in Foz in about 25 minutes. Tram 18 links Carmo, near Clérigos, with the Tram Museum and the same riverside run to Foz. Tram 22, back since 1 August 2026, is a 30-minute loop round the centre. Pay on board: €6 a ride, €8 for two rides the same day or €12 for two days. Andante single tickets and the Andante Tour aren’t valid.

Porto’s heritage trams

Electric trams have run in Porto since 1895. Three lines survive, run by STCP as the Porto Tram City Tour, mostly for visitors, which is why fares are higher than on the buses. Metro works kept two lines off their full routes for years: tram 18 got its old route back on 1 July 2026, and tram 22 returned on 1 August 2026 after almost five years away. Times below are from STCP’s 2026 timetables; check the stop on the day.

The modern Metro do Porto is light rail on the Andante card, not one of these trams. See Porto public transport.

Tram 1: Infante to Foz along the Douro

The classic ride. Tram 1 starts at Infante, at the western end of the Ribeira below São Francisco church, and follows the river to the Jardim do Passeio Alegre in Foz, where the Douro meets the Atlantic. Allow about 25 minutes.

• Stops worth knowing: Alfândega, by Miragaia’s old customs house; Museu C. Eléctrico, for the Tram Museum; Ponte Arrábida, under the great arch of the Arrábida bridge; and Passeio Alegre, by the gardens and the lighthouse pier.
• Frequency: about every 20 minutes, every day. In summer, trams leave Infante from 9am until about 7:40pm, and a few later ones stop at the Tram Museum. The winter timetable, from 25 October 2026, ends about an hour earlier.
• Best seats: on the left heading to Foz and on the right coming back, for the river.

See Foz do Douro for the far end and Miragaia for the first stretch.

Tram 18: Carmo to the river

Tram 18 starts at Carmo, by the Igreja do Carmo next to the Cordoaria garden, a short walk from Clérigos and Livraria Lello. It loops past the Hospital de Santo António, drops past the Crystal Palace gardens to the Tram Museum at Massarelos, then follows tram 1’s riverside track to Passeio Alegre, in about 25 minutes in all.

• Frequency: about every 30 minutes, every day. The first tram leaves Carmo at 9:45am, and the last one back from Passeio Alegre is at about 6:15pm.
• Why ride it: it reaches Foz without starting at Infante, and it stops outside the Tram Museum.

Tram 22: the city-centre loop

Tram 22 is a one-way loop from Carmo past Clérigos and Praça da Liberdade to Batalha, where one stop serves the top of the Guindais funicular (suspended since July 2026). It returns past Santa Catarina, Praça D. João I and Praça Filipa de Lencastre. A loop takes about 30 minutes.

• Frequency: every 30 minutes, every day, all year. The first tram leaves Carmo at 9:15am and the last loop ends there at about 7:45pm.
• Use it for: a slow look at the centre or a lift up to Batalha. You can change to tram 18 at Carmo, but a single ticket covers one ride only.

Tickets and fares in 2026

Buy tickets on board, by contactless bank card, phone or watch, or with MB Way.

• Single ride: €6 for adults and €3.50 for children aged 4 to 12.
• Two rides: €8 for adults, used on the same day. Ideal for Foz and back.
• Two-day ticket: €12 for adults and €6 for children, on all three lines. Worth it if you’ll ride three times or more.
• Andante: single tickets and the Andante Tour (€7.75 for 24 hours) aren’t valid. Only monthly Andante passes covering zones PRT1 and PRT2 are, and those are mostly used by residents.
• Porto Card: it was reported suspended in July 2026, so don’t plan around it.

On a budget? Bus 500 runs from Praça da Liberdade along the river through Foz to Matosinhos for a normal Andante fare.

How to avoid the queue at Infante

In summer the line for tram 1 builds from mid-morning, and the small cars fill fast. To beat it:

• Go early: the first trams, from 9am, are the calmest.
• Start in Foz: take bus 500 out, then ride tram 1 back from Passeio Alegre.
• Take tram 18 from Carmo, which covers the same riverside run.
• Pick a weekday: on sunny weekends, locals head for Foz too.

The Tram Museum

The Museu do Carro Eléctrico is in a former power station at Massarelos, at the Museu C. Eléctrico stop on trams 1 and 18. The building powered the trams from 1915 and became a museum in 1992, and it now holds 28 restored vehicles.

• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, with last entry at 5:30pm. Closed on Mondays, 25 December and 1 January, and from 1pm on 24 December and Easter Sunday.
• Prices: €8 for adults; €4 for ages 6 to 18, students and over-65s; free for under-6s.
• Tram discount: show your tram ticket for 30% off with a single or two-ride ticket, or 50% off with a two-day ticket. It can’t be combined with other discounts.
• Free entry: on the tram parade day (the first Saturday of May) and on 18 May, International Museum Day.

Allow 60 to 90 minutes. See the best museums in Porto and Porto with kids.

Accessibility and pickpockets

• Not step-free: the vintage cars have high steps and no room for wheelchairs or open buggies. STCP’s buses are all low-floor with ramps, so bus 500 is the step-free way to Foz.
• Pickpockets: they work the queues at Infante and Carmo and the packed cars. Keep bags zipped and in front. See is Porto safe?

Porto trams vs Lisbon’s tram 28

Lisbon’s tram 28 is everyday transport through Alfama’s steep lanes, at €3.30 on board or less with a navegante card. Porto’s lines are more of a sightseeing ride, with no cheap card fare. Both get crowded in summer, so ride early. See the Lisbon trams guide.

FAQ

How much is tram 1 in Porto?

€6 for a single ride in 2026, or €3.50 for children aged 4 to 12, paid on board by card or MB Way. Two rides on the same day cost €8.

Can I use my Andante card on Porto’s trams?

Not with single tickets or the Andante Tour. Only monthly Andante passes for zones PRT1 and PRT2 are accepted, so most visitors pay on board.

Which Porto tram route is best?

Tram 1, for the riverside run to Foz. Tram 22 suits a quick look at the centre, and tram 18 is the easy way to the Tram Museum.

How long does tram 1 take?

About 25 minutes from Infante to Passeio Alegre, a little longer in heavy traffic. Trams run about every 20 minutes.

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