Teatro Nacional de São Carlos: A Cultural Gem in Lisbon

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the Lisbon Coast area, take the A2 motorway towards Lisbon. Depending on where you are starting from, you may need to follow local roads to reach the A2. Once on the A2, follow signs for ‘Lisboa’ and take the exit towards the city center (Centro). As you enter Lisbon, stay on the Av. Infante Dom Henrique and follow the signs for Santa Apolónia. Continue onto Av. 24 de Julho and then turn left onto R. da Junqueira. Follow this road until you reach the roundabout, and take the 2nd exit onto R. da Boavista. Continue straight until you reach R. Serpa Pinto. The Teatro Nacional de São Carlos will be on your right at R. Serpa Pinto 9, 1200-442 Lisboa. Note that parking in the area may incur additional costs, so look for paid parking options nearby.

• Public Transportation (Metro)

  From anywhere along the Lisbon Coast, head to the nearest train station and take a train to Lisbon. If you're coming from Cascais, for example, take the Cascais Line to Cais do Sodré station. From Cais do Sodré, transfer to the Green Line (Linha Verde) of the Metro and head towards the terminal at Telheiras. Get off at the 'Baixa-Chiado' station. From there, you can either walk or take a tram. If walking, head east on Rua do Ouro and then turn left onto Rua da Conceição. Continue straight until you reach R. Serpa Pinto. The theater is located at R. Serpa Pinto 9, 1200-442 Lisboa. Make sure to check the schedule for the Metro, as it may not run late at night.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  If you're opting for the bus, find your nearest bus stop that services routes to Lisbon. Several bus companies operate this route. For instance, if you're starting from Cascais, you can take the bus number 403 to Lisbon. Get off at the 'Cais do Sodré' stop. From there, you can switch to the Metro (Green Line) or walk. If walking, head east on Rua do Ouro, then turn left onto Rua da Conceição, and continue until you reach R. Serpa Pinto where the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos is located at R. Serpa Pinto 9, 1200-442 Lisboa. Bus fares may vary, so make sure to check the price before boarding.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct option, you can take a taxi or use a rideshare service like Uber or Bolt. Simply provide the driver with the address: R. Serpa Pinto 9, 1200-442 Lisboa. This option is convenient, especially if traveling with luggage or in a group, but it may be more expensive than public transport. Expect to pay around 10-20 Euros depending on your starting point.