Sao Bento Railway Station
Sao Bento Railway Station
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
Closed
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chris g
London, UK446 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Start from this Railway station with its painted tiles and history .
If you are in Porto for a few days then take the train to Pinhao and return a two hour and 40 minutes journey and the same back at a unbelievable price of 42 euros return for two people .
The journey takes you onto the Douro river with wonderful views
The train leaves at 0920 arrives at Pinhao at around 12 which gives you a couple of hours to walk to the riverside have lunch etc maybe a boat ride then back to catch the 14.05 return to Porto
Make sure you get a right hand seat and arrive at Porto sao bento at around 0850 get ready to get that seat !!
A great journey and well worth it
If you are in Porto for a few days then take the train to Pinhao and return a two hour and 40 minutes journey and the same back at a unbelievable price of 42 euros return for two people .
The journey takes you onto the Douro river with wonderful views
The train leaves at 0920 arrives at Pinhao at around 12 which gives you a couple of hours to walk to the riverside have lunch etc maybe a boat ride then back to catch the 14.05 return to Porto
Make sure you get a right hand seat and arrive at Porto sao bento at around 0850 get ready to get that seat !!
A great journey and well worth it
Written 17 February 2025
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SopiNepi
Kawasaki, Japan9,200 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Certainly the beautiful Azulejo walls are worth a look. The station waiting room is decorated with blue azulejo. But the rest are just regular European stations (as a station lover, I'm happier here) that are lit up after dark and look great. Admission is free of charge, of course, but until around 10:30-12;00 in the morning it is crowded with groups of people and you can't take pictures slowly. Also, in the evening, Azulejo's blue color was hazy due to the sunlight coming in through the window. Azulejo, which shines blue, might be better first thing in the morning. (This is just my personal opinion, so for your information.)
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Written 14 October 2024
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Herbert C
1,957 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
The Sao Bento Railway Station is probably more popular as a tourist attraction rather than a railway station. Most tourists visit the Sao Bento Railway Station not so much to catch a train, but to admire a one-of-its-kind human artistry. Whilst there is nothing too impressive about its French Beaux-Arts architectural style, the real attraction lies within its interior main hall, which is stunningly embellished with over 20,000 azulejo tiles depicting key moments in Portuguese illustrious history. And best of all, you don't have to pay to feast your eyes on this magnificent art treasure. Its popularity also naturally means that the place can get pretty crowded at times. Located in the heart of the city, it is a convenient stopover although you may have to bear with a certain level of inconvenience due to a major construction project currently taking place in the surrounding area.
Written 16 January 2025
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SaltLifeGal
Venice, FL157 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The station is free to pop in and peek at the beautiful tilework and other details. We first were introduced to the station on our TakeFreeTours and our guide explained all of the stories imbedded in the tiles. It was a bit busy to get photos without tourists, so I went back early the next morning to view the area unencumbered and take more photos.
Written 3 July 2024
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jaybeeFL
Palm Harbor, FL3,484 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Our tuk tuk tour stopped here and we spent approximately 20 minutes taking in the spectacular tile work in the interior of this train station. There are multiple scenes depicting life in old Portugal that will no doubt wow you! Keep that camera/phone clicking as there is a photo op everywhere you look!!!
Written 13 May 2024
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snoozermoose
Boston, MA193 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
This is probably the most beautiful and unique train station I've ever visited. Filled with gorgeous azulejos murals detailing Portuguese history, it is truly astounding. We spent 30 minutes just taking it all in and admiring the fact that this work of art is a fully functional train station. Best of all, it's absolutely free to walk in!
Written 16 July 2024
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Albert_MH
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan351 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
This historic station building, built in the early 20th century, is now used as a departure and arrival point for suburban trains towards Guimarães and Braga. When you enter the entrance of the station, there is Azulejo, which expresses the history of the founding of Portugal and the daily life of the Portuguese people, and it is very beautiful. If you are going from Porto to Guimarães or Braga, I recommend you to go well before your train leaves and see this Azulejo. There is also a café in the station where you can have a coffee and wait until the train time.
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Written 27 July 2024
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,459 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Who says things can't be built beautifully in the modern era? The Porto train station was built in the early 1900s and is stunningly beautiful. The blue tile scenes of old Porto convert what would otherwise be a non-descript terminal into a magical environment.
Written 23 May 2024
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Gazza87
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain357 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
Amazing fully tiled interior of the main station hall.
All in a stunning blue.
The station is an adventure in itself.
Situated in the centre of this bustling city.
A lively exciting atmosphere as locals and tourists mingle throughout this busy working station.
Great to see and feel the buzz of the place.
All in a stunning blue.
The station is an adventure in itself.
Situated in the centre of this bustling city.
A lively exciting atmosphere as locals and tourists mingle throughout this busy working station.
Great to see and feel the buzz of the place.
Written 15 September 2024
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Tina Z
1,001 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Wow, wow wow! It is definitely the most beautiful railway station I've ever seen. It is incredible that it was all painted by just one person! And the attention to detail is unbelievable! It is weird to recommend a visit to a train station, but this is a must must must see. But also you have to be careful there because there is always a lot of people there, tourists and the ones traveling with train.
Written 11 April 2024
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Essa estação tem acesso às plataformas por elevador ou escadas rolantes? Ou ela é uma estação plana, onde entramos e já temos acesso às plataformas?
Written 9 August 2019
Estação plana e com acesso para pessoas com problemas de mobilidade.
Written 9 August 2019
bonjour, j'aimerai savoir si les consignes de la gare sont faciles Ă trouver et Ă utiliser
d'avance merci pour votre réponse
Written 30 July 2019
Si... la estación está justo en el centro histórico de la ciudad, muy indicada su ubicación.
Written 30 July 2019
Per andare in treno da Porto a Coimbra da quale stazione si parte? Ci sono treni giornalieri?
Written 19 July 2019
Si parte da Porto-Campanha direzione Lisbona. Dal centro della città si può prendere qualunque treno da Sao Bento in direzione Campanha (come quello diretto a Guimaraes o Braga). I treni partono ogni giorno, meglio chiedere in stazione qualche giorno prima e aver già pronti i biglietti, anche questi acquistabili a Sao Bento.
Written 16 August 2019
Would we be able to catch at taxi at Sao Bento train station at 5 am? We have an early train at Campanha train station?
Written 7 April 2019
yes, there are taxis in front the whole night.
Written 8 April 2019
Hi,
I'd like to know how long luggage can be stored in the lockers at the Sao Bento station. We will be walking the Camino and need to leave the luggage for 18 days. Is that OK? Cost?
thanks.
Written 10 March 2019
Never left luggage there but I think it's on an hourly basis. If you are going to spend a night in Porto (a must) you could possibly make arrangements with the hotel.
Written 11 March 2019
Boa tarde. Vou chegar no aeroporto de Porto e queria saber se é nessa estação que pegamos o trem para Albufeira. Fico desde já muito agradecida se alguem puder me responder. Obrigada
Written 30 October 2018
Outra dica importantĂssima. Ainda no aeroporto por apenas 20€ vc compra um chip VODAFONE para seu telemĂłvel (celular) e terá ligações locais e internacionais alĂ©m de internet por 30 dias.
Indispensável.
Written 31 October 2018
Is the Timeout market now open in the Sao Bento train station? Read about the plans to be open late 2017. Thanks
Written 1 October 2018
No. I was there yesterday and there was no Time Out market there to be seen. Can’t see how that would work at the site, TBH. Perhaps near it, but inside it would be a travesty - in my humble opinion :)
If you’re after a market in Porto, I suggest the temporary market near the Balhao market which is currently under renovation. Happy travels.
Written 2 October 2018
lesmontsdevigne
Dijon, France
Je vais prendre le train à plusieurs reprises sur un durée faible (moins de 10 jours). Y a-t-il un tarif spécial ou est-on obligé de prendre son billet avant chaque départ ?
Written 23 March 2018
Lo siento, no lo sé, pero si recuerdo que por ir en grupo nos hicieron descuento, en fin de semana (eramos 4 personas).
Nos informaron en las propias taquillas
Written 26 March 2018
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