What happens if I travel without a ticket?
No: travelling without a valid ticket is an offence, with fixed euro fines. The basis is Law 28/2006, amended by DL 117/2017 (which replaced the old "multiple of the fare" with euro brackets). It covers Lisbon Metro, Carris, CP and MTS. No ticket or unvalidated is a serious offence: in urban transport (bus/tram/metro/regional ≤50 km), €120 to €350; on inter-regional/long-distance trains, €250 to €700. There are reductions: a first offence is cut by 75% (~€30 to €87.50), and voluntary payment within 15 working days is 50% of the minimum. Inspectors can require ID. The Navegante pass in 2026 stays at €40 (metropolitan) / €30 (municipal). In short: no, travelling ticketless brings a fine.
📋 The rules
- No ticket/unvalidated: serious offence
- Urban: €120 to €350; long-distance: €250 to €700
- First offence: 75% reduction
- Voluntary payment within 15 working days: 50% of the minimum
- Inspectors can require ID
🔓 Exceptions
- Fast/voluntary payment: reduces the fine
- Navegante pass: €40 (metropolitan)/€30 (municipal) in 2026
- CP delay compensation: 25% (60–119 min) / 50% (≥120 min)
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Travelling without a valid ticket or unvalidated is a serious offence: €120 to €350 in urban transport and €250 to €700 on long-distance trains. A first offence is reducible by 75% (about €30 to €87.50), and voluntary payment within 15 working days is 50% of the minimum. Inspectors can issue a report and require ID; refusing can involve the police. Beware a myth: "the fine is 100× the fare" is outdated (the fare-multiple was abolished by DL 117/2017); and don't confuse it with Brazil's turnstile rules. Conversely, you have rights: CP compensates delays (25% for 60–119 min, 50% from 120 min). To stay compliant: always buy and validate the ticket before travelling; if fined, fast payment reduces the amount.
📎 Official sources
- Law 28/2006 — public passenger transport →
- Decree-Law 117/2017 — fines (amendment) →
- Regulation (EU) 2021/782 — rail passenger rights →
❓ Frequently asked
What's the fine for travelling without a ticket?
Travelling without a valid ticket or unvalidated is a serious offence. In urban transport, such as bus, tram, metro or regional train up to 50 km, the fine is €120 to €350. On inter-regional and long-distance trains, it's €250 to €700. There are reductions for fast payment.
Is it true the fine is 100 times the fare?
No, not anymore. The fare-multiple model was abolished by Decree-Law 117/2017, which set fines in euro values. Today, fines depend on the type of transport, not a multiple of the ticket price. It's an outdated myth that the fine is a hundred times the ticket's value.
Can I reduce the fine?
Yes. For a first offence, the fine can be reduced by 75%, leaving it, in urban transport, around €30 to €87.50. In addition, voluntary payment, made within 15 working days, is 50% of the minimum value. So fast payment significantly reduces the amount to pay.
Can inspectors ask for my ID?
Yes. Transport inspectors can require the passenger's ID and issue a report in case of travel without a valid ticket. Refusing to identify yourself can lead to involvement of the security forces. So it's wise to cooperate and, where applicable, regularise the situation.
Am I entitled to compensation for delays?
Yes, on trains. Under the EU rail-passenger rights rules, CP compensates delays of 60 to 119 minutes at 25% of the ticket price and delays of 120 minutes or more at 50%. There are exceptions, such as passes or pre-warned delays. The claim must be made within the deadline.
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