Navegante Pass 2026 — types, zones, prices and who should use it

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The Navegante Pass is the monthly pass used across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (AML), ideal for residents, workers and students who use public transport regularly.
This guide explains the types of passes, zones, discount categories and practical examples. To compare it with the Viva Viagem card, see the main article: Viva Viagem or Navegante (2026).
1. Main types of Navegante Pass
Navegante Municipal
- Valid within a single municipality (Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Oeiras, etc.)
- Ideal for residents who commute only inside one council
- Reference price: around €30
Navegante Metropolitano
- Valid across all 18 municipalities of the AML
- Perfect for cross–municipality commuting
- Reference price: around €40
Prices may change annually — always confirm on official sites.
2. Personalised Navegante card
To load a Navegante Pass you need a personalised card with your name and photo.
3. Discount profiles
- 4_18 — children and students up to 18
- sub23 — university students
- Social Pass — for eligible households
4. Where to load the Navegante Pass
- Metro ticket machines
- CP ticket offices
- Authorised Viva kiosks
Pass is valid for a calendar month.
5. Practical examples
Live and work in Lisbon
- Best option: Navegante Municipal Lisboa
Live in Sintra, work in Lisbon
- Best option: Navegante Metropolitano
Live in Cascais/Oeiras, work in Lisbon
- Best option: Navegante Metropolitano
6. Navegante vs Viva Viagem
- Navegante — daily frequent users
- Viva Viagem — casual or tourist use
Full comparison: Viva Viagem or Navegante (2026).
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