How to Get to Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoológico) — Complete Guide

Sete Rios Lisbon Public Transport Lisbon Zoo

General view of Lisbon Zoo with cable car and green areas — Lisbon Zoo, located next to the Sete Rios transport hub — one of the city’s major family attractions.

Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa) is located in Sete Rios, one of the largest transport hubs in the city, where you’ll find Metro (Blue Line), CP suburban trains, Fertagus trains and several Carris and Carris Metropolitana bus routes.

This guide explains how to reach Lisbon Zoo using public transport, without repeating the information from our general guides about the Lisbon Metro, CP urban trains or the Parque das Nações area.

Use ONDEBUS to Get to Lisbon Zoo

On ONDEBUS, you can type “Lisbon Zoo” or “Jardim Zoológico / Sete Rios” or use the button below with the destination already filled in.

Open ONDEBUS planner

Tap “Find my location” to automatically set your starting point.

1. Metro — Jardim Zoológico station (Blue Line)

For most visitors, the easiest option is the Metro, getting off at Jardim Zoológico station, on the Blue Line. The zoo entrance is only a few metres from the station.

Line: Blue Line (Reboleira ⇄ Santa Apolónia)
Station: Jardim Zoológico
Recommended exit: “Jardim Zoológico / Sete Rios”
Walking distance: 1–3 minutes to the ticket office

If you’re coming from Baixa-Chiado, Terreiro do Paço or Marquês de Pombal, simply follow the Blue Line towards Reboleira until Jardim Zoológico.

2. CP and Fertagus trains — Sete Rios station

Lisbon Zoo is directly connected to the Sete Rios railway station, served by CP suburban trains (Sintra Line and Azambuja Line) and by Fertagus trains from the south bank.

CP Urban Trains: Sintra Line and Azambuja Line, both stopping at Sete Rios.
Fertagus: trains Setúbal ⇄ Lisbon and Coina ⇄ Lisbon.
Connection to the Zoo: follow the signs to “Jardim Zoológico / Metro” and exit to the surface in front of the Zoo (5–7 minutes’ walk).

This option is ideal for visitors coming from Sintra/Amadora, the South Bank (Margem Sul) or other towns served by CP and Fertagus.

3. Carris buses to Sete Rios / Lisbon Zoo

Several Carris bus routes stop near Sete Rios / Jardim Zoológico, only a short walk from the Zoo entrance.

701 — Campo Grande ⇄ Campo de Ourique (Prazeres)
716 — Alameda ⇄ Benfica
726 — Sapadores ⇄ Pontinha
731 — Av. José Malhoa ⇄ Moscavide
746 — Marquês de Pombal ⇄ Damaia
754 — Campo Pequeno ⇄ Alfragide
755 — Poço do Bispo ⇄ Sete Rios
758 — Cais do Sodré ⇄ Portas de Benfica
768 — Cidade Universitária ⇄ Quinta dos Alcoutins
770 — Sete Rios circulation

Stops at Sete Rios and Praça General Humberto Delgado are closest to the Zoo.

4. Carris Metropolitana and suburban buses

Visitors coming from outside Lisbon — especially from Almada, Seixal, Setúbal or other suburban areas — can reach Sete Rios using several regional and Carris Metropolitana routes.

Regional routes terminating at Lisbon (Sete Rios) from multiple municipalities.
Intercity and long-distance bus terminals also located at Sete Rios.

On ONDEBUS, simply choose “Lisbon Zoo” as the destination to see which suburban routes offer the best connection.

5. From Lisbon Airport to Lisbon Zoo

The simplest route from the airport is entirely by Metro:

Take the Red Line from Aeroporto station towards São Sebastião.
At São Sebastião, transfer to the Blue Line towards Reboleira.
Get off at Jardim Zoológico (2 stops after São Sebastião).

This route avoids traffic and leaves you almost directly at the Zoo entrance — ideal for families with luggage.

6. Walking and accessibility around the Zoo

The area around Lisbon Zoo has wide pavements, clear pedestrian signage and accessible routes suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

Sete Rios ⇄ Zoo: 5–7 minutes on foot
Metro exit ⇄ Zoo entrance: 1–3 minutes

If unsure, use ONDEBUS to view the recommended walking route from your arrival stop.

7. Best option for families with children

Metro (Blue Line ⇄ Jardim Zoológico) — the simplest and most predictable option, especially if staying in Baixa, Chiado, Rossio or the Avenida area.
CP + Fertagus to Sete Rios — ideal for visitors from Sintra or the South Bank.
Carris buses — useful direct options from Campo Grande, Marquês de Pombal, Alameda and several residential areas.

To avoid complicated transfers with young children, choose the route with the fewest changes.

8. Recommended tickets

Zapping — ideal for combining Metro, Carris, CP and Carris Metropolitana in the same day.
24h Ticket — good value if you plan to use several modes of transport.
Navegante Pass — best for longer stays or daily use.
Tap&Ride — useful if you forgot to top up your card; pay contactlessly at the validator.

Ready to visit Lisbon Zoo?

On ONDEBUS, just type “Lisbon Zoo” or use the button below with the destination already set.