Santa Apolónia

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Santa Apolónia is the oldest railway terminus in Lisbon, Portugal. It is situated in the city's central part on the bank of Tagus river in the historical district Alfama. It was opened on 1 May, 1865.

It is served by the national rail company CP and operates different suburban, national and international routes (such as to Paris and Madrid, including high-speed service Alfa Pendular).

Santa Apolónia rail station is connected to the Lisbon Metro station of the same name, which opened in 2007.

The other major railway hubs are Gare do Oriente, which is situated on the same track stretch 6,5 km northeast, Cais do Sodré, Rossio Train Station and Entrecampos.