Portugal's largest railway station and one of the main transfer points between trains, metro and buses, it is one of the leading jewels of contemporary European architecture.

The unique roofing and main entrance is the work of world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. The station was completed in 1998 before the Expo and is still one of the most interesting buildings in Portugal today.

The futuristic structure belies its inspiration from Gothic buildings, suggested by the austere, slender arches of the main roof over the platforms.

All northbound trains depart from here; if you're coming from Porto, you'll most certainly be passing through here. Timetables and online ticketing can be found at cp.pt.

Accommodation at Oriente station

If you're travelling by train from Oriente early in the morning or late in the evening, an overnight stay near the station may be useful.

We would recommend two modern hotels in particular with prices around 150 eur per night, which is a reasonable amount in Lisbon:

How to get to Lisboa Oriente?

The station is connected to the Red Line metro, which takes you to both the centre (with a change to the Green Line at Alameda station) and the airport.

Lisboa Oriente Station is also served by a large number of bus lines, of which the following are useful for tourism:

Line 708 - direct connection to the centre (Martim Moniz)
Line 728 - direct connection along the river to the centre (Pc. Comércio, Cais do Sodré, Belém)
Line 759 - direct connection along the river to the centre (Pc. Comércio, Rossio)
Line 782 - direct connection along the river to the centre (Pc. Comércio, Cais do Sodré)