How to get to Pavilhão do Conhecimento (Lisbon)
Use ONDEBUS to get to Pavilhão do Conhecimento
On ONDEBUS you can type “Pavilhão do Conhecimento” or “Parque das Nações” and see the best combinations of Metro, CP urban trains, Carris buses and Carris Metropolitana.
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Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Centro Ciência Viva is one of Lisbon’s main interactive science museums, with hands-on exhibitions for children, teenagers and families. It is located in Parque das Nações, just a short walk from Gare do Oriente and the Lisbon Oceanarium.
This guide explains how to get there by Metro, CP urban trains, bus, from the airport and also by car.
1. Where is Pavilhão do Conhecimento?
Pavilhão do Conhecimento is on Alameda dos Oceanos, in the heart of Parque das Nações, a few minutes’ walk from Gare do Oriente. It sits next to the Lisbon Oceanarium, the Vasco da Gama shopping centre and the riverfront.
- Area: Parque das Nações, Lisbon
- Nearby landmarks: Lisbon Oceanarium, Centro Vasco da Gama, Gare do Oriente
2. Getting there by Metro
The Metro is usually the simplest way to reach Pavilhão do Conhecimento.
- Red Line of Lisbon Metro
- Recommended station: Oriente
From Oriente station, follow the signs to the Vasco da Gama shopping centre and then towards the riverfront / Oceanarium. Pavilhão do Conhecimento is about 7–10 minutes on foot, along a flat and accessible route.
ONDEBUS tip: you can also get off at Cabo Ruivo (Red Line) and walk along the riverside area, but Oriente is better signposted and closer to the main attractions.
3. Getting there by CP urban trains
Gare do Oriente is served by Lisbon’s urban railway network and is a good option if you are coming from outside the city centre.
- Sintra Line → get off at Oriente
- Azambuja Line → get off at Oriente
- North Line (regional / long-distance services) → some trains also stop at Oriente
Once at Oriente, just follow the same walking route as from the Metro: through or around the shopping centre towards the Oceanarium and Pavilhão do Conhecimento.
4. Buses and Carris Metropolitana
The Parque das Nações area is served by several Carris and Carris Metropolitana bus routes, with stops at Gare do Oriente, along Av. D. João II and near the Vasco da Gama shopping centre.
Because bus routes can change, always check the latest options on ONDEBUS or on the official operators’ websites before travelling.
5. From Lisbon Airport
Option 1 — Metro (recommended)
- Take the Red Line at Aeroporto station.
- Get off at Oriente (only a few stops away).
- Walk to Pavilhão do Conhecimento (about 7–10 minutes).
This is usually the fastest and most convenient option, with no transfers.
Option 2 — Taxi or ride-hailing
- Direct trip from the airport to Parque das Nações (Pavilhão do Conhecimento).
- Approximate journey time: 10–15 minutes without heavy traffic.
Tip: during rush hour, the Metro can be more predictable than travelling by car.
6. Arriving by car and parking
Driving is possible, but parking can be busy at weekends and during school holidays.
- Car parks at Gare do Oriente.
- Car parks at the Vasco da Gama shopping centre.
- Paid street parking along Av. D. João II and nearby streets in Parque das Nações.
ONDEBUS tip: if you are travelling with children, driving can be comfortable, but consider parking in an area with more spaces and using Metro for the last leg of your journey.
7. Accessibility and family visits
- Mostly flat, wide pavements and pedestrian areas.
- Suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
- Plenty of cafés, restaurants and terraces nearby.
- Easy to combine a visit with the Lisbon Oceanarium and a walk along the riverfront.
Ready to visit Pavilhão do Conhecimento?
On ONDEBUS just type “Pavilhão do Conhecimento” or “Parque das Nações” to find the best public transport route.
The planner shows real-time combinations of Metro, CP trains, Carris and Carris Metropolitana.