How to get to Oriente Station (Lisbon) — Complete Guide
Oriente Station (Gare do Oriente) is one of Lisbon’s main transport hubs, combining Metro, urban and long-distance trains, urban buses and long-distance coaches. It is located in Parque das Nações, next to the Vasco da Gama shopping centre, the Lisbon Oceanarium and the Pavilhão do Conhecimento.
This guide explains how to get to Oriente Station using only public transport, and how it connects to other key areas of Lisbon and the rest of Portugal.
1. Where is Oriente Station?
Oriente Station is in Parque das Nações, in eastern Lisbon, next to the Vasco da Gama shopping centre and a short walk from the Lisbon Oceanarium. It serves:
- Lisbon Metro — Oriente station on the Red line.
- CP trains — urban, regional, Intercity and long-distance trains.
- Coach terminal — long-distance buses.
- Urban bus routes serving multiple districts.
2. Metro — Red line to Oriente
- Line: Red line (Aeroporto ⇄ São Sebastião)
- Station: Oriente (inside the transport hub)
- Connections:
- Saldanha — Yellow line
- Alameda — Green line
- São Sebastião — Blue line
If you are in the historic centre (Baixa, Chiado, Rossio), first reach Alameda or Saldanha and change to the Red line.
3. CP trains — Urban, regional and long-distance
Oriente is one of Portugal’s major railway hubs:
- Urban trains — Santa Apolónia, Alverca, Azambuja
- Regional and Intercity services
- Long-distance trains to the north and south of Portugal
Signs inside the station quickly guide you to Metro, buses and the coach terminal.
4. Urban buses and long-distance coaches
The Oriente terminal offers:
- Urban buses throughout Lisbon
- Long-distance coaches to cities across the country
For movements inside Lisbon, Metro and urban trains are usually faster.
5. From Lisbon Airport to Oriente Station
The easiest route is the Metro Red line:
- From Aeroporto, board the Red line
- Get off at Oriente (only a few stops away)
Ideal for travellers connecting to trains or coaches.
6. Walking around Parque das Nações
- Vasco da Gama shopping centre — right outside the station
- Lisbon Oceanarium — 10–15 minutes on foot
- Pavilhão do Conhecimento — short walk
- Cable car and riverfront promenade along the Tagus
7. Recommended tickets and passes
- Zapping — valid across Metro, buses and CP urban trains
- 24h ticket — best for intensive travel in one day
- Navegante pass — ideal for multi-day stays
- Tap & Ride — pay with a contactless bank card
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