30 June 2026

Historic Line 18 electric tram returns to Carmo.

Almost five years later, the line returns to terminate at Carmo and recovers three stops.

Almost five years later, the line returns to terminate at Carmo and recovers three stops.

Starting this Wednesday, July 1st, the electric tram line 18 will resume its usual route between Passeio Alegre and Carmo, following the completion of works on the Porto Metro's Pink Line in the Cordoaria area, which had been disrupting service since 2021.

With this reinstatement, line 18 returns to its original route, once again terminating at Carmo. The route remains between Passeio Alegre and the Viriato stop on Rua da Restauração, with three stops being reinstated: Parada Leitão , Hospital de Santo António, and Carmo , where the line will now begin and end its service.

Between January and May of this year, line 18 transported approximately 69,000 passengers, reflecting the importance of this service in urban mobility and in connecting to some of Porto's main points of interest.

Line 18 reconnects Passeio Alegre to Carmo via its historic circular route through Hospital de Santo António, restoring a service that was interrupted in 2021 and had been temporarily limited since 2023. The return of this route restores one of the network's most emblematic connections, directly serving one of the city's most valuable heritage and tourist areas, where the Clérigos Church, the Rectorate of the University of Porto, and the Lello Bookstore are located.

Schedules
The line maintains operation every day of the week, with a frequency of 30 minutes.

First trips: 9:45 am (Carmo – Passeio Alegre) and 10:15 am (Passeio Alegre – Carmo);
Last trips: 6:15 PM (Passeio Alegre – Carmo) and 6:45 PM (Carmo – Massarelos).

Valid Transport Tickets

Andante pass that includes the zones to be used - PRT1 and PRT2;
Onboard ticket: purchased upon boarding the buses, valid for one trip on STCP. The price for adults is €6 and for children between 4 and 12 years old, €3.50.

Payment Methods

Bank card – payment for the boarding ticket by tapping your physical or digital bank card on your mobile phone or smartwatch;
MBway – payment is made by scanning a QR code. Simply select the Payment option, confirm the amount, and show the receipt to the driver.