Lisbon Gare do Oriente Train Station

Gare do Oriente Railway Station

Nestled in the Parque de Nacoes district, Gare do Oriente train station is one of the city's mane links to the rest of Portugal. Since the complex serves not only as a significant railway joint but also as a significant part of local bus and subway systems, it handles around 75 million passengers annually which is, shockingly, more than New York's Grand Central Station!

Even if you are not exploring Portugal by train, this architectural masterpiece is a must-visit while in Lisbon. Created by the genius engineer Santiago Calatrava, this impressive geometrical structure organically combines features of classic gothic style and eye-catching modernism.

Gare do Oriente Station Overview

What to find on the station?


Apart from striking its visitors with outstanding appearance, this 5-storied building was expertly designed to withstand a heave stream of travelers and boasts clear signage and roomie space. Moreover, Gare do Oriente station complex is noted for its extensive choice of available amenities and in-house services, including:


  • Waiting areas
  • Bathrooms
  • Ticket offices
  • Left luggage service
  • ATMs
  • Book market
  • Vasco da Gama shopping Center
  • Police station

How to get to the station?


Thanks to its great location, Lisbon Oriente station can be easily reached via public transport:


  • Metro: Oriente metro station is situated on the ground level of the complex and belongs to red line of city's subway network

  • Taxi: a taxi ride from Lisbon city center to the Gare do Oriente station takes around 10 minutes and costs around 10 Euros

  • Walk: the railway station is situated within the walking distance from such remarkable Lisbon attractions as Oceanarium, Interactive Science Museum, Atlantic Pavillion, and Vasco da Gama Bridge

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