LISBON'S GARE DE ORIENTE

The exterior of the Oriente train station​ resembles a gigantic fish's skeleton. The similarity is enhanced by the absence of bulky bearing structures and the white color of the external walls, the designer's favorite color to work with. The remarkable roofs over the train lines remind a centuries-old forest and look magical with an evening illumination. Edgy and vibrant, this creature of steel and concrete is where the art of architecture meets the genius of engineering, and the result of such collaboration is truly spectacular.
​But the eye-catching design is not the only remarkable thing about the Oriente complex. Vast and spacious, it houses Lisbon's main train station, major bus terminal, the eponymous subway station, and an extensive shopping area.

Inside, Gare de Oriente station is spacious and very light. It's a great example of what a modern railway station should be like, as it combines style with functionality, providing everything a traveler needs for a comfortable stay. Below, you can find some useful information about the station's facilities, location, as well as about the trains it serves.

​As mentioned above, the rail complex is very well-fitted and offers a wide choice of facilities to ensure a worry-free trip, including:

• ​ticket offices/ticket vending machines;
• customer assistance office and an information point;
• cozy waiting room;
• ATM/currency exchange office;
• left luggage facilities;
• public phones;
• car renting services.