Can I use my credit card to pay for the metro?

No. You must have a physical Andante card loaded with credit. Tap-to-pay with a credit card is currently not available on the Porto metro system.

Does the metro run all night?

No. The metro stops around 1:00 AM. Between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM, you must use night buses (STCP) or ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt.

Is the tram part of the metro system?

Not really. The historic trams (yellow ones) are operated by a different branch and are mostly for tourists. You cannot use your Andante multi-trip credits on them.

Navegar no Metro e nos Elétricos do Porto

To get around Porto, buy an 'Andante' card at any metro station and load it with Z2 or Z3 zone credits. Use the metro for speed across the city and airport, and use the historic trams for scenic, short trips through the riverside districts.

Purchase and load your Andante card. Go to any blue 'Andante' vending machine at a metro station. Buy a reusable card for €0.60, then select your zones. For most city travel, you need Z2 (up to 2 zones). Load it with 1, 10, or 20 trips.
Validate your card before every ride. Before boarding the metro, you must tap your card on the yellow validator at the station. If you switch lines, you do not need to tap again unless the zone changes. On trams, tap the card on the validator immediately upon boarding.
Use the Metro for distance. The Metro is best for getting from the airport (Line E) to Trindade (the central hub) or across the river to Gaia. It operates from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily.
Use the historic trams for sightseeing. Tram lines 1, 18, and 22 are historic vehicles. Tickets cost €3.50 if paid to the driver on board; Andante cards are generally not accepted on these, so carry cash.

Can I use my credit card to pay for the metro?: No. You must have a physical Andante card loaded with credit. Tap-to-pay with a credit card is currently not available on the Porto metro system.
Does the metro run all night?: No. The metro stops around 1:00 AM. Between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM, you must use night buses (STCP) or ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt.
Is the tram part of the metro system?: Not really. The historic trams (yellow ones) are operated by a different branch and are mostly for tourists. You cannot use your Andante multi-trip credits on them.