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The Gare do Oriente (Oriente Station, Lisbon) is the main intermodal transportation hub of Lisbon, Portugal. Located in the Parque das Nações, it acts as the city’s eastern gateway, uniting trains, the metro, buses, and taxis under one impressive roof.
If you’re visiting Lisbon, you’ll probably find yourself at Oriente Station, Lisbon at some point. But even if you don’t have a train to catch, this transport hub is worth visiting for any photography or architecture enthusiast.
This 360-degree photo was captured by me at the Oriente train station platform in 2020 using the Google Street View app.
This 360-degree photo was taken by me in 2020, positioned between the Oriente train station and the Vasco da Gama shopping mall, using the Google Street View app.
Navigating the Hub
The station is organized into several distinct levels to accommodate over 75 million passengers annually:
- Upper Level: Features 8 train tracks and 4 island platforms beneath a glass canopy.
- Mezzanine: Contains ticket offices, waiting areas, and retail outlets.
- Ground Level: Serves as the main hall, includes the bus terminal (located at the back), taxi rank, and various entrances.
- Subterranean Level: Home to the Oriente Metro Station (Red Line) and tunnels leading to the Vasco da Gama shopping mall area.
Important Transport Connections
- National Trains (CP): High-speed Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains service destinations including Porto, Braga, and Coimbra (to the North) or Faro and Albufeira (to the South).
- Suburban Trains: Direct lines are available to the enchanting town of Sintra, which takes approximately 47 minutes.
- Metro: The Red Line (Linha Vermelha) connects the station directly to Lisbon, Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) in just 5 minutes, with a total of 3 stops.
- Buses: The station features a major terminal for international carriers such as FlixBus, as well as local Carris services.
Nearby Attractions
- Oceanário de Lisboa (Aquarium): This is one of the largest and most renowned indoor aquariums in the world.
- Vasco da Gama Mall: A large shopping center featuring a diverse food court.
- Telecabine Lisbon - (South Station): A cable car ride along the river that offers panoramic views of the Expo site and the Vasco da Gama Bridge, which is the second-longest bridge in Europe.
- MEO Arena: Is Portugal’s largest indoor venue and one of the largest in Europe. Hosting the world’s largest tech conference (Web Summit) annually since 2016.
- And numerous riverside hotels.
I took some pictures of the Oriente Station and its surroundings. If you would like to view the entire album, you can click the image below 
Thank you to everyone for taking the time to read my entire post.
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