Buses

Carris is the transportation company and it runs buses, trams and funiculars in Lisbon. It is advisable to buy the tickets in advance, as they are cheaper and more convenient. Tickets must be stamped on boarding and if you plan to stay for a considerable time you will be better off obtaining a tourist travel pass providing unlimited travel by Carris. Passes can be bought in the newspaper kiosks or railway and busy metro stations. www.carris.pt. There is also an intercity bus station close to the zoo, run by Rede Expressos. www.rede-expressos.pt