The Porto Metro map has two separate jobs: coloured lines show where to travel and change trains, while Andante zones determine the ticket you buy. Open the official network PDF below for the current station diagram, then use the route examples on this page to find the right line and interchange.
The key airport detail is easy to miss: the current Line E runs between Aeroporto and Trindade. For São Bento, cross the platform network at Trindade to Line D; for Bolhão, change to an eastbound A, B, C or F service, or walk from Trindade if that suits your luggage and destination. Do not plan on an airport train running directly to those stops.
Check the operator's live status and timetable before setting out. A map shows the network but cannot account for a temporary closure, altered service or construction line.
Where can you see the official Porto Metro map?
Metro do Porto publishes a one-page network PDF that you can zoom in on or save to your phone. Its coloured lines and station names are the useful reference for choosing a route. The operator's maps and timetables page is the place to check for a newer edition, and its home page shows the current status of each operating line.
The network PDF also marks future construction. In the version available when this guide was checked, Line G is labelled as under construction. Do not treat a planned line or station as a working transfer. Use the operator's current line-status list for the lines you can board today. See Open the official Porto Metro network map (PDF), the latest Metro do Porto maps and timetables, current line status with Metro do Porto and Porto Metro opening hours and last trains.
Which metro line reaches Porto's main visitor stops?
Find the destination on the network map first, then read the train's destination display before boarding. Several lines share the track through central Porto, so a train at your platform may be going towards a different outer terminus. The table gives useful first routes, not a guarantee that every departure serves every station at every time. See the airport journey in more detail.
| Destination | Useful station and line | If arriving from the airport |
|---|---|---|
| Central interchange | Trindade; Lines A–F connect across its platforms | Line E direct to Trindade |
| São Bento and historic centre | São Bento; Line D | Line E to Trindade, then Line D towards Vila d'Este |
| Gaia viewpoint | Jardim do Morro; Line D across Dom Luís I Bridge | Line E to Trindade, then Line D towards Vila d'Este |
| Bolhão market area | Bolhão; Lines A, B, C and F | Line E to Trindade, then an eastbound A, B, C or F train |
| Matosinhos | Matosinhos Sul or Senhor de Matosinhos; Line A | Line E to Senhora da Hora, then Line A towards Senhor de Matosinhos |
| Casa da Música | Casa da Música; shared A, B, C, E and F corridor | Line E direct towards Trindade |
What are Porto Metro Lines A, B, C, D, E and F?
The operator currently lists six operating lines. A, B, C, E and F share much of the east–west corridor; D is the north–south route through São Bento and over the upper deck of Dom Luís I Bridge to Gaia. The letter and colour identify the service, while the destination name on the train tells you its direction.
Line E is the airport service, Line A reaches Matosinhos, and Line D is the straightforward metro route to São Bento and Jardim do Morro. For the longer branches of B and C, inspect the destination and current timetable rather than assuming that every train on a shared central platform continues to the end of the line.
| Line | Current operator-listed endpoints | Visitor use |
|---|---|---|
| A (blue) | Estádio do Dragão – Senhor de Matosinhos | Matosinhos and the shared central corridor |
| B (red) | Estádio do Dragão – Póvoa de Varzim | Central corridor and the Póvoa branch |
| C (green) | Campanhã – ISMAI | Central corridor and Maia branch |
| D (yellow) | Hospital São João – Vila d'Este | São Bento, Dom Luís I Bridge and Gaia |
| E (purple) | Trindade – Aeroporto | Airport to Trindade and the western shared corridor |
| F (orange) | Fânzeres – Senhora da Hora | Central corridor and eastern branch |
Where should you change metro lines?
Trindade is the main decision point for many visitors. It connects the airport's Line E and the other east–west services with Line D. Follow the station signs for the line and direction; allow time to move between levels rather than assuming the next train waits on the same platform. Validate your Andante ticket again when changing line.
São Bento Metro station is on Line D, beside the separate São Bento railway station used by CP trains. If a map labels a connection to rail, check the operator and platform before you follow it: a metro ticket covers only eligible Andante rail travel within the purchased zones, and long-distance trains need their own booking. Campanhã is another major metro and rail interchange, useful if your onward journey leaves from that station.
Jardim do Morro is the Line D stop just across the bridge on the Gaia side. For Ribeira's lower riverfront, the metro map does not capture the steep walk down from São Bento or Jardim do Morro. If hills or luggage matter, check the walking route as well as the nearest station. See Porto transport tickets and transfers.
How do you use the map from Porto Airport?
From the airport terminal, follow the Metro signs to Aeroporto station and board Line E towards Trindade. For Casa da Música or Trindade, stay on that train. For São Bento and Gaia, change at Trindade to Line D towards Vila d'Este. For Bolhão, change at Trindade to an eastbound A, B, C or F train; if your accommodation is close to Trindade, walking may be simpler than a one-stop change.
For Matosinhos, you can change from Line E to Line A at Senhora da Hora and check that the destination display reads Senhor de Matosinhos. There is no need to ride into the centre first. For a return to the airport, look for Line E towards Aeroporto and verify the service at your boarding station before relying on a direct train.
The usual airport-to-central-Porto Andante ticket is Z4. The exact zone range still depends on your destination and route, so check the official zone information before loading. A 2026 Z4 single costs €2.30, plus €0.60 if you need a new Blue Andante card. Keep the card for later top-ups. See Porto Airport transport options and the official 2026 Andante fare table.
Does the metro line colour tell you the Andante zone?
No. Metro colours describe routes; Andante's zone map describes fares. An occasional ticket is chosen for the number of fare-zone rings around the zone where you first validate. Z2 is the minimum two-zone range, not a journey of two stops. Geographic labels such as PRT1 or PRT2 on the zone map are area names, not the Z2 or Z3 ticket you buy.
Work backwards from the complete journey: origin, destination and any transfer. A change of line does not reset the first-validation zone or remove the need for sufficient coverage. If the route crosses more zones than your ticket allows, choose the larger range before you travel. The official interactive zone page lets you select an area and check the needed ticket.
The operator also publishes a separate zonamento map. Its shaded areas answer a different question from the coloured network map. If you have only a small phone screen, use Andante's interactive zone information or a station machine rather than trying to infer a fare from the network PDF alone. See Andante's interactive fare zones and Open the official Andante zone map (PDF).
What ticket should you use on the metro?
For occasional travel, buy one Blue Andante card per person and load a single journey for the route's zones. The card costs €0.60 in 2026. After loading, validate at the station reader before boarding and again when changing line. A successful validation shows a green light; a paid ticket sitting on an unvalidated card does not start a valid journey.
If you will travel repeatedly in the same zone range over 24 hours, compare an Andante 24 with singles. If routes cover several zone ranges, Andante Tour 1 or Tour 3 may be more convenient. Bank-card contactless travel is a limited pilot at listed Metro boarding stations and STCP line 500; do not assume that every station reader accepts Visa or Mastercard or that the pilot follows every Andante transfer rule.
The fare choice changes with the itinerary. A visitor who mainly walks the compact centre may use only a few tickets, while an airport transfer and repeated outer-area trips create a different calculation. Use the comparison guide for break-even examples and the payment guide if the machine, bank-card reader and bus driver terminal are easy to confuse. See Andante 24, Tour and contactless fares, how to pay for Porto Metro and buses and Follow the Blue Andante card top-up steps.
What should you check before using a saved map?
Save the network PDF if you expect limited mobile data, but open the operator's latest maps and timetables page before a trip. The network diagram may outlive a timetable change or temporary disruption. Check the line status, then confirm the platform direction from the train destination sign.
Use the metro diagram for the rail part and a walking map for the last stretch. Some Porto stops are close on paper but separated by steep streets, and the bridge crosses the Douro high above Ribeira. If step-free access matters, check the operator's station and accessibility information for the exact route before you leave.
Useful answers
FAQ - Porto metro map
Metro do Porto links to a zoomable network PDF from its Maps and Timetables page. The operator's page is also where to look for a newer map or timetable.
