Getting to the Jerónimos Monastery

Praça do Império · 1400-206 Lisboa · Belém

A yellow tram passing the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém
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Where is the Jerónimos Monastery?

The monastery is at Praça do Império, 1400-206 Lisboa, in the riverside district of Belém, about 6 km west of the city centre.

It faces the gardens of Praça do Império and, across the road and railway, the Monument to the Discoveries on the Tagus.

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Tram15E, Mosteiro Jerónimos stop
TrainCascais line to Belém
From BaixaAbout 30 min by tram
To the Belém TowerAbout 15 min on foot
Phone+351 213 620 034
How to Get There

Transport Options

By Tram

Tram 15E runs from Praça da Figueira and Cais do Sodré along the river and stops right in front of the monastery (Mosteiro Jerónimos stop).

By Train

Take the Cascais line from Cais do Sodré to Belém station, a ride of about ten minutes, then walk a few minutes inland.

By Bus

Several Carris bus lines serve Belém from central Lisbon, including the 728, 714 and 727. Check your route in the Carris app.

By Taxi or App

From Baixa or Chiado, a taxi or ride-hailing app takes about 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic.

On Foot or by Bike

A flat riverside path links Cais do Sodré to Belém, about 6 km: a lovely walk or bike ride along the Tagus.

Lisboa Card

The Lisboa Card covers the tram, buses and the Cascais line train, as well as monastery entry. See the card →

What's Nearby

Around Belém

Belém's monuments are all within a short walk of the monastery:

Monument to the Discoveries

On the river, five minutes away via the underpass.

Belém Tower

About 15 minutes west along the river. Tickets →

Pastéis de Belém

The custard-tart café since 1837, three minutes east.

Navy Museum

In the monastery's west wing, separate ticket.

National Archaeology Museum

Also in the monastery building, separate ticket.

MAAT

The modern art and architecture museum on the riverfront, about 15 minutes east.

Ready to Visit?

Book your entrance ticket, then explore the rest of Belém.

Entrance Ticket from $20 → Visitor Guide