Porto Sao Bento train station is located in the city center. One of the most beautiful railway stations in the world was built on the site of the Benedictine Convent of São Bento da Avé Maria which was demolished in 1892. It is famous for beautiful vestibule covered in azulejo tiles, framed by pilasters. Above azulejo visitors and passengers can admire large azulejo paintings depicting historical events in Portuguese history. There are many regional trains from Porto Sao Bento station.
The station made of granite was opened in 1916 but the construction construction of a railway line between Campanhã and a central station to be built was authorised in 1888. The first train arrived at this location in 1896 – the current building was constructed later. The station was designed by local architect José Marques da Silva and built in Beaux-Arts style popular in France. Construction of the station building started in 1904. The station was renovated in 1992.
A vestibul is decorated with twenty thousand tiles composed by Jorge Colaço in 1905-1916. Each of tiles is hand-illustrated with scenes of important moments in Portuguese history such as the Battle of Valdevez (1140) and the Conquest of Ceuta in 1415.
The station is on the Porto metro Line D (Yellow) with the first station south over the River Douro being Jardim do Morro and the first station north, Aliados.
The station is near vintage tram line 22 and is connected to São Bento Metro Station on Metro line D.
Porto Sao Bento train station – facilities
– toilets
– ticket offices
– ticket vending machines
– waiting room
– ramps and lifts
– left luggage
– cafeteria
– cash dispenser (ATM)
– public phones
– currency exchange
– information – Customer Assistance Office
Trains from Porto Sao Bento station
Urban, regional and interregional trains terminate at the station
Porto – Regua
Porto – Marco de Canaveses
Porto – Guimarães
Porto – Braga
Porto – Aveiro
Porto – Valenca (not all trains)
Porto Sao Bento station serves also the Douro Line – scenic route along the Douro River Valley. Trains from Porto to Pocinho are very popular among tourists from all over the world.
Please note: Tickets for urban and regional trains must be validated before you boarding train. Train ticket validation machines are located on platforms.
Trains are operated by Comboios de Portugal.
Comboios de Portugal – timetable and online shop.
Address: Praça Almeida Garrett, 4000-069, Porto
Coordinates: 41.145667, -8.60959,359
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