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  • 4/5 Becky T. 2 years ago on Google • 492 reviews
    We came here for the train to Sintra. It’s quite large, not too busy in February, and the automated ticket machines were easy to use as had several language options. It also has luggage lockers, and toilets inside (post-tapping your ticket to enter) that were functional and clean for €0.50.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Virgilio F. 1 year ago on Google • 421 reviews
    The main train station in Lisbon that goes to Sintra. You have to purchase a travel card ticket and charge it up in order to travel. This needs to be validated by a machine only as you start the journey but not at the end.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jessica B. 11 months ago on Google • 417 reviews
    Can get busy in the morning due to all the day trips to Sintra. If you need to buy tickets expect a 30-45 min wait at the kiosks and at the customer counter. Or just buy them at a off time the day before. 5€ round trip to Sintra which is a great deal
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Martin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Rude and unhelpful staff, absolutely no willingness to provide any information or advice!!!!! Be aware that ticket machine doesn't provide receipts therefore you cannot get refunded when you make mistake. Left luggage is coins only!!! There is nothing good. Strongly recommended to avoid
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimia G. 8 months ago on Google • 395 reviews
    A good station, accessible both uphill and from the main square area. On weekdays there are volunteer helpers that speak English. Do come early to buy/load tickets as there can be a queue. The best part is the lockers, which are great value for money and plentiful. You can pay by card for some of them.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 R 9 months ago on Google • 511 reviews
    A good train station to connect with Sintra. Handicap friendly Offers lockers and restrooms Snacks and souvenir shops available
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vincent K. 11 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    one of the finest stations I've ever seen. built on the hillside, it has a grand look and is very pretty, possibly one of the best buildings in the city. the ticketing booth system was a little slow, which nearly made us miss our hourly train, but otherwise it was a pleasant experience. busy though. the platforms were lovely, with a high spacious ceiling. note that the corresponding metro station is quite a short walk to the east, and restauradores is actually a bit closer.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raj D. 2 years ago on Google
    Well, Rossio train station is a very nice place. It is located very well. We can easily go this place by bus, train, metro, taxi, tuk tuk, and many more. The place is very crowd. We can see lot's of people over here. We can catch train from here to Sintra and Meleças. We can purchase ticket at the couter or from the billing devices. I often visit this place. I find this place really beautiful.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B. D. 1 month ago on Google • 793 reviews New
    After a little "disappointment with the Santa Apolónia train station, where I expected to find a much more interesting architectural style, there was no space for that here. Rossio station is quite beautiful (it's a shame access to the piers is not authorized) and it's worth coming to visit.

  • 1/5 Yumeng D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very bad experience with a serviceman. We wanted to recharge our tickets, while a serviceman insisted on selling us new tickets. And yelled at us after we ask the reason. I don’t know why he had to be so rude and treat polite tourists in this way. It’s Sunday now, so I can’t find a way to complain. The serviceman number is 963097 according to the invoice. From my experience, the company have to improve the standards for tourists. And I don’t think you should tolerant of racism. :(
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela O. 1 year ago on Google • 288 reviews
    A train station which you can travel to different destinations the most popular is Sintra. Yoy can purchase tickets from the ticket machines and helpful staff are around to help and advice you. Located in a beautiful Moorish building yoy can hardly tell is a train station.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rizwan A. 6 months ago on Google • 118 reviews
    Rossio Square :: This large and beautiful square in the centre of the shopping area is a great place to stop for a rest. There is an attractive fountain and water feature at each end which make the city feel cooler even on a hot day. The black and white mosaic floor is mesmerising and very attractive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie T. 1 month ago on Google • 499 reviews New
    The building is pretty nice

  • 5/5 Clement A. 7 months ago on Google • 413 reviews
    Big train/ metro station in Lisbon central! You can reach many places from here!

  • 1/5 Mehmet D. 8 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    At the train station I wanted to buy a ticket to Sintra with my companion and had some questions about the additional tickets we had with us. The salesman on the right didn't answer my questions and started speaking angrily in his own language. Then I tried to ask him again if my tickets were empty and I could throw them away. He said he didn't care and we should pay. Then I directly told him not to be so cheeky and that's when he started insulting me (basics) and unfortunately I couldn't distance myself from his behavior and scolded him back (my fault). Then when we went to the trains the tickets were empty and we couldn't get through the barrier so I went to the seller next door. I went to the counter but looked for the other clerk and he said I was rude to his friend and he wouldn't serve me. Luckily this time I kept my distance and went to the volunteers who served me very politely. The perpetrators can be seen in these pictures (the perpetrator on the right). So Lisbon like that, never again!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Monie D. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a nice looking station- as far as historically speaking. Could not work out how to find the restrooms. That’s was not fun. We just left feeling very uncomfortable in a foreign country etc… it was a mission. That aside, nice old station. However can’t filter out the train pollution and heat. May need a bit of modernisation in that respect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jag S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very rude staff, went to reload a card to go to Sintra. I politely asked for one way to Sintra and he responded to with “yea yea shut up”. I told him to give my card back and that I rather wait for another person. He said ‘you don’t want it? You don’t want to talk to me?” I replied yes, and he said ‘ok good’ and threw my card back without an apology. If they don’t like tourists maybe consider a different career.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Anna J. 1 year ago on Google
    Actively dangerous for wheelchair users! There are a few steps up to the entrance so we went up the steep corner to the side entrance - the woman at the side door said it was closed and we had to use the "ramp" through Starbucks. So we went back around to the front and to Starbucks, but there is no ramp - only a 3-4 inch step. Some men had to physically lift my mother's chair in. I went back to the woman at the side door to say there was no ramp at Starbucks and it was dangerous to try to get chairs in that way, and she just shrugged and said that was the way. I said, if there wasn't anyone to lift wheelchairs in, could people who use them just not come in and not use trains, and she just shrugged again and said no. Once inside, the lift to the concourse didn't side level with the floor, so we had to turn a wheelchair around 180 in a very small lift, or we would have been unable to get out of it. This would have been physically impossible with a power hair or anything other than the smallest standard type of transit chair. There is also no access to the public toilets unless you buy a ticket for a train. We don't mind paying 50c or whatever to use the toilets, but this was not allowed - you could only get through the barriers to the platforms where the toilets are if you have a tickets for a train. We went to double-check that this was the case at the tourist information office by the platforms. Like most of the city this was up a 1 inch step that was impossible to get up except with someone pulling the wheelchair up it backwards - I don't think it would be possible for a person who uses a wheelchair independently. Once inside, asking if there was any way to the toilets without a train ticket, the lady just said "no". There is a toilet in Starbucks, but it would be near impossible to navigate through to it if someone is entirely wheelchair-bound. We had come to the city by boat and planned to visit again and would need to use the train, but now we cannot book that trip if we cannot safely get in and out of the train station. It is very upsetting that disabled people are made so unwelcome by things that would be so easy to fix.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Marco G. 2 years ago on Google
    WARNING!!! If you want to go to Sintra The queue is enormous and there are very few ticket station. You can't buy them online and be sure to have one ticket per person!!! Yes, the architecture of the station is nice, but the service is horrible!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephen R. 1 year ago on Google
    Tucked in next to Starbucks coffee shop up the escalator. Not obviously marked. Beautiful facade. Ticket office does the travel cards and English spoken. The place to be to get to Sintra but get there early. Trains get packed!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisheva Ben - A. 1 year ago on Google
    What a gorgeous train station! We were in a bit of a rush to get to Sintra from this station but I couldn't help but take a moment to admire it's beauty. There are a few shops and vending machines here where you can buy snacks for your journey
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 RGSOUNDF 4 years ago on Google
    Rossio Train Station is located on the northern edge of Rossio Square, actually on the border of Rossio and Lisbon's newer (and more chic) city neighborhoods, up Avenida da Liberdade. In a way, it also serves as unofficial boundary between the Pombaline (rebuilt in the wake of 1775 earthquake) downtown, or Baixa, and its western neighbor, Chiado. The highly ornamental design is referred to as "Neo-Manueline", evocative of the similar richly decorated edifices of the early XVIth century, the most famous of which being the Tower of Belem with its ropes, astrolabios and other nautical and maritime elements vital for the Portuguese Golden Age of Discoveries dating back to King Manuel's reign. The architect, José Luís Monteiro, is also the author of the adjacent Hotel Avenida Palace (where we stayed). "Back in the day" there existed a secret passage leading to Hotel Avenida Palace straight from the train section, reserved for VIPs and celebrities. José Luís Monteiro was also one of the major contributors in rebuilding Hotel de Ville in Paris, after destruction of the latter during the Paris Commune in the spring 1871. Interestingly enough, the same frivolous and somewhat barocco-inspired elements demonstrated in the Rossio Train Station are seen in Paris Hotel de Ville, sans the nautical themes. The Estação de Rossio, as it is known in Portuguese, is the primary station in Lisbon, a home of Lisboa-Sintra suburban railway, an important tourist line connecting Lisbon to the popular sightseeing destination, the town of Sintra. There is not much to see inside. The train station is also accessed via its upper level, through its side entrance facing Largo do Duque de Cadaval, by taking Calçada do Carmo. Taxis, street food vendors and Tuk Tuk tour cars are all lined up in front of the main entrance. The ground floor houses a Starbuck cafe, next to Avenida Palace.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mark P. 4 months ago on Google • 227 reviews
    Anyone who has endured the British railway system will be pleasantly surprised with the price of tickets here, however actually purchasing them through the dog slow, confusing and arbitrarily awkward ticket machines will have you wondering if whatever journey you had planned was actually worth it. Keep an ear open as almost everyone else around you tuts, swears, facepalms, looks to the sky in exasperation. Buying two tickets? Nope one at a time, want to use the same euro bank card for your second ticket? Declined.

  • 5/5 Ivan D. 1 year ago on Google • 197 reviews
    Beautiful building, beautiful outside and inside. The station is located in the center of Lisbon, from here you can get to Sintra, trains leave every 30 minutes

  • 4/5 Kaeru S. 1 month ago on Google • 98 reviews New
    It's very lively in the downtown area.

  • 3/5 J T. 4 weeks ago on Google • 82 reviews New
    If going to Sintra, morning train ticket lines may be 20-30 min long so get there early!

  • 5/5 Fran A. 2 months ago on Google • 60 reviews New
    Very accessible and worthy of visiting and staying, we feel like we are at the center of the world.

  • 4/5 Sahil N. 2 weeks ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Very beautiful Place

  • 5/5 Dmytro D. 9 months ago on Google
    As you approach Rossio Station, you'll be greeted by its imposing neoclassical exterior, adorned with intricate stonework and decorative elements. The station's grand entrance, complete with arched doorways and a clock tower, transports you to a bygone era and sets the stage for the architectural marvel that awaits inside. Step inside Rossio Station, and you'll be captivated by the station's interior design. The grand hall, with its high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and beautiful tilework, exudes a sense of timeless elegance. The intricate azulejo tiles depict historical scenes and add a touch of artistry to the space, reflecting Portugal's rich cultural heritage. Beyond its architectural beauty, Rossio Station serves as a transportation hub, connecting Lisbon with other parts of Portugal. From here, you can catch a train to explore the charming towns of Sintra or Cascais, or embark on a journey to other destinations within the country. The station's central location makes it a convenient starting point for your travels and a gateway to the wonders of Portugal.

  • 4/5 Eatstylishtravelstylish K. 9 months ago on Google
    Estacao de Rossio, Lisbon: Train stations aren’t just stationery hubs. Romantic neo-manueline façade fetches appreciative gazes. Watch your bags! Pickpockets are plenty afoot. #eatstylishtravelstylish

  • 4/5 Sai Manohar A. 2 years ago on Google
    beautiful building, located in the heart of the city

  • 5/5 macedonboy 4 years ago on Google
    Rossio is the old central station in Lisbon, though it's now superseded. The station is right on Rossio Square in central Lisbon and main station used for getting to Sintra. The main attraction of this station is the pretty Neo-Manueline and Romantic façade that faces the the northwest side of the square. Apart from the usual intricate, organic carvings with marine motifs typical of Manueline, the entrance has an interesting double entrance of two intertwined horseshoe almost Neo-Mudejar like. Pretty to look at and worth stopping for a look before entering the station. The station has regular trains to Sintra, although at busy times, the trains are standing room only. There are a a few trains per day and the tickets let you take any one anyway!

  • 5/5 Jill L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a magnificent building. I cannot comment on the trains; but just wow, a stunning train station (on the outside at least!)

  • 1/5 JuanRamon Martinez J. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    The Bilheteiras staff, rude, shameless, arrogant and unprofessional, speak to you in a derogatory and unpleasant tone. Regrettable attention, inappropriate for a capital like Lisbon.

  • 4/5 Jason L. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty train station. It's relatively easy to get the train ticket to Sintra because you will be in the long lineup with all other tourist. Very good location however as it is very close to many other tourist area.

  • 4/5 Mundo V. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful train station at the heart of the city. Plenty of shops and restaurants and the best places to see in lisbon. This station though doesn’t have many destinations like the one in Oriente. Walking distance for about 5 minutes to two different subway lines - Rossio and Reatauradores

  • 5/5 Tomek S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place..what can I way. Just a railway station but very special

  • 2/5 Ed S. 1 year ago on Google
    Important tips: 1) If you’re traveling on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday get to the station ***at least*** 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure - lines were very long for both the ticket machines and the ticket windows. We got here 20 minutes early and still missed the train because of the long ticket lines. Tickets and trains to Sintra are on the second floor. Take both of the escalators up. ****If you are buying tickets to Sintra using the machines, be aware that everyone needs to buy their own ticket separately - if you buy multiple round trips in a single transaction they all end up on one card, which cannot be passed through the entry turnstile multiple times. We found this out the hard way and wasted some money when buying round trip tickets for 4 people. In summary: each person needs to do a separate transaction on the ticket machine to get their own separate ticket***** Once you have your ticket and make it through the turnstile, you may encounter closed doors on the train sitting at the platform. You have to hit the green button on the side of the train car near each door to open the door, and some of them don’t work. Keep trying until you find one that works. Get a seat on the train early. We did, and every seat was taken, (with multiple standees) by the time the train departed the station. Overall, a fairly chaotic, counterintuitive and time consuming process compared to other trains I’ve taken in other parts of the world.


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