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Getting from Lisbon Airport to Train Station

Nadia Anagnostopoulou

September 25, 2023

Gare do Oriente, also known as the Lisbon Oriente Station, is one of the main Portuguese intermodal transport hubs and is located approximately 3 km from the airport.

If you are travelling from Lisbon Airport to Oriente Train Station, you have four transportation options: taxi, private transfer, metro or bus. Taking a Lisbon Airport taxi or private transfer is the most convenient mode of transport. The taxi trip will cost around €5 and the drive takes just 6 minutes. Alternatively, you can catch the Metro or a bus to the station. The Metro is the quickest mode of public transport and costs just €2.05, likewise, you’ll pay €2 for the bus but it takes over 10 minutes to reach the station.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€29	6min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€5	6min	24/7
Metro	€4.10	6min	06:30–01:00
Bus	€4	10min	18:25–21:40

How to get from Lisbon Airport to Oriente Train Station by taxi

Taxis provide the most convenient and secure way to travel around Lisbon. The trip from Lisbon Airport to the train station will take around 6 minutes and the estimated fare is just €5.

Most of the official taxis in Lisbon are cream-coloured. However, there are still a few old ones that are black or mint green.

Taxi fare from Lisbon Airport to Oriente Train Station

Lisbon taxis do not have an official flat rate for the transfer from the airport to the station. A taximeter will calculate the price of the journey, depending on distance and the time of travel. Moreover, they charge extra for each piece of luggage and late-night driving.

The average price of a taxi from Lisbon Airport to the train station is €5.

For a guaranteed fixed fare with no hidden fees and an English-speaking driver you can rely on, book your private transfer in advance.

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Taxis at Lisbon Airport

Cost

€5

Trip Duration

6 Min

*Rates may vary unless you book your taxi in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

You can always find a taxi at Lisbon Airport.

Where do I get it from?

The official airport taxis can be found lined up just outside of Terminal 1. Use the free shuttle bus if you land on Terminal 2.

Convenience

Hiring a taxi is the best transfer option when you do not want to waste time at the busy airport of Lisbon, skip long queues and waiting times for public transport and hop straight into your private vehicle.

Editor’s Note

"MyTaxi" is a mobile app for calling taxis in Lisbon which pre-filters the taxi drivers based on the quality of their services and ensures that your driver will take the fastest route possible.

Useful Tips

For more than 4 people, there are taxi minivans and station wagons.

Make sure that the taximeter is running properly.

During rush hour, you might have to wait in the line for a taxi.

The driver must choose the shortest route.

How to get from Lisbon Airport to Oriente Train Station

Lisbon Airport is connected to Oriente Station via the Metro and is a relatively cheap alternative. You can use the Red Line to ride to the third stop, “Oriente”. The Metro leaves at 6-9 minute intervals depending on the time of day and takes just 6 minutes to reach the station.

How much is the metro from Lisbon Airport to the train station?

Before purchasing a Metro ticket, you’ll need to first purchase a re-loadable Viva Viagem card for €0.50, which you can use throughout the public transport network of Lisbon during your stay.

Once you’ve got the card, you can top it up for your trip to Lisbon Train Station. A one-way metro fare is just €1.65 and is valid for an unlimited number of journeys for 60 minutes. You can also get a 24-hour pass for €6.30.

All in all, the total cost of a metro ride from Lisbon Airport to Oriente Train Station is €2.05.

*Metro tickets can be purchased from the ticket counters and automated ticket machines of the airport.