Picture this: trains arriving and departing. People rushing to catch their ride. Campolide Station stands as a vital transport hub in Lisbon. It connects the city to various destinations.
Campolide Station also known as Estação Ferroviária de Campolide is more than just a transit point. It is a place where stories begin.
This railway station is served by the Sintra and Azambuja Lines. Fertagus trains also stop here. Lisbon CP operates the station and Infraestruturas de Portugal manages it.
Campolide Station first opened on April 2, 1887. Initially, it was on the Sintra Line between Alcântara-Terra and Sintra. The line’s southern end moved to Rossio after its completion in 1890. A signal tower was added in 1940.
Today, Campolide Station has two main sections. The “Campolide” section serves Sintra Line trains. It features one island platform with two tracks. Two additional platforms exist. They are not used by passengers. The “Campolide-A” section handles Cintura Line and Fertagus trains. It has two side platforms and two tracks.
Trains arrive at Campolide Station frequently. On weekdays, they stop about every 15 minutes. Weekend service is roughly every 30 minutes. This makes Campolide a convenient option for commuters and travelers.
If you are heading to Sintra you can catch a train from Campolide. Trains also run to Azambuja. Fertagus trains provide access south of the Tagus River. They go to Setúbal.
Campolide Station is accessible. Bus lines connect to the station. These include lines 3710, 3711, 3716, 61B and 702. The nearest metro station is Praça de Espanha. It is a short walk away. Sete Rios is the closest train station.
The Fertagus Station at Campolide was designed by architect Motta Guedes. He also designed the Fertagus stations at Foros de Amora and Setúbal.
Inside the station, you can see azulejo tiles by Eduardo Nery and Andreas Stocklein. There are sculptures by Francisco Simões. Outside stands “Imaginary Cities” by João Charters de Almeida.
Around Campolide Station, you’ll find Quinta do Zé Pinto and Bairro da Liberdade. The Águas Livres Aqueduct is also nearby.
Campolide Station offers a glimpse into Lisbon’s past. It also provides a vital link to its present and future.