The best independent guide to Lisbon. Sete Rios is a major bus station in Lisbon, serving as the primary hub for Rede Expressos, Portugal's main intercity coach company. Departing from Sete Rios are express bus services that cover the whole of Portugal, and if you are planning to explore the country via public transport, then you will probably pass through Sete Rios.
Fortunately, the bus station is not that bad when compared to other European city bus stations. This article provides an independent tourist guide to Sete Rios bus station, along with useful travel advice. Related articles: Lisbon top 10 — The best day trips from Lisbon. Above the metro station is the Sete Rios train station, which has useful departures to Sintra and Setubal.
Buses to Setubal and Sesimbra also leave from Sete Rios. These are operated by Carris Metropolitana and depart from the main road near the bus station. More details about these routes are provided later in this article. The entrance to Sete Rios bus station when leaving the train or metro station. Within the ticket area, there are hundreds of timetables boards, but it is often easier just to go the ticket office and ask for a printout of the relevant timetable.
The ticket offices are open from ampm. All bus times are available on the Rede Expressos website, which is listed in the next section. Note: All tickets must be purchased from the ticket office, as the bus drivers do not sell tickets.
Warning: Bus stations always tend to attract weirdos and desperate people. Be extra vigilant if you are catching a late service or travelling late into Lisbon. Sete Rios is a hectic bus station that serves many thousands of passengers per day. There are over 20 bus bays within the bus station, and the actual departure bay is not identified until 10 minutes before the assigned departure time.
