How to Get to Largo do Rato (Lisbon) — Complete Guide
Use ONDEBUS to Reach Largo do Rato
On ONDEBUS you can type “Largo do Rato” or simply use the button below with the destination pre-filled.
The planner combines Metro, Carris, Carris Metropolitana and CP, in real time.
Largo do Rato is an important mobility hub in the centre of Lisbon, with direct access to the Yellow Line of the Metro, several Carris buses, and close connections to Amoreiras, Estrela, Príncipe Real and Campolide.
This guide explains how to reach Largo do Rato by Metro, bus, CP trains and on foot.
1. Getting to Largo do Rato by Metro
The Metro is the fastest way for many travellers.
Yellow Line
- Odivelas ⇄ Rato
- Final station: Rato
ONDEBUS Tip: If you’re coming from Entrecampos, Saldanha, Picoas or Campo Grande, the Yellow Line is the quickest option.
2. Carris Buses Serving Largo do Rato
These bus routes stop directly in or around Largo do Rato:
- 202 — Cais do Sodré ⇄ Bairro Padre Cruz (night service)
- 706 — Cais do Sodré ⇄ Padre Cruz
- 713 — Alameda ⇄ Estrela
- 727 — Roma-Areeiro Station ⇄ Restelo
- 774 — Campo de Ourique ⇄ FIS
Main bus stops: Rua de São Bento, Rua do Salitre, Rua de Buenos Aires, Rua da Escola Politécnica.
3. Carris Metropolitana — Buses Nearby (Amoreiras / Campolide)
Largo do Rato is not a major CMET terminal, but several lines stop within walking distance, especially around Amoreiras.
Nearby CMET lines
- 1716 — Idanha ⇄ Marquês de Pombal (use Metro Yellow Line from Marquês to Rato)
ONDEBUS Tip: Use the planner to check if it’s better to exit at Marquês, Amoreiras or Sete Rios.
4. Getting to Largo do Rato by CP Train
Largo do Rato has no direct CP station, but you can combine train + Metro.
From the Sintra Line
- Entrecampos → Metro Yellow Line → Rato
- Sete Rios → Metro Blue Line → Marquês → Yellow Line → Rato
From the Cascais Line
- Cais do Sodré → Bus 706 or 202 → Rato
From the Northern / Western Lines
- Entrecampos → Metro Yellow Line → Rato
5. Walking to Largo do Rato
Largo do Rato is within walking distance of several central neighbourhoods:
- Príncipe Real → Rato: 6–10 min
- Amoreiras Shopping → Rato: 10–12 min
- Estrela → Rato: 10–14 min
- Campolide → Rato: 15–20 min
6. Recommended Tickets
- Zapping — economical and valid across Metro, Carris and CP
- Navegante — best for frequent users
- Carris/Metro Single Ticket — for occasional travel
Ready to go to Largo do Rato?
On ONDEBUS just type “Largo do Rato” or tap the pre-configured destination below.
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