Can I use Viva Viagem card in Sintra buses?

Viva viagem is also valid for Train ride to and from Sintra: It's NOT valid for Sintra public transports. For that you need to pay your trip at the bus driver or buy the ticket at the ticket office in the station.



No, the standard Viva Viagem card is generally not accepted on the local buses in Sintra, which are operated by the company Scotturb. While the Viva Viagem card is the primary electronic ticket for the Lisbon Metropolitan Area—covering the Lisbon Metro, Carris buses, ferries, and the CP urban trains that run to Sintra—the buses that circulate within the hills of Sintra (such as the 434 and 435 tourist circuits) require their own specific tickets. Visitors to Sintra must typically purchase a separate "Sintra Green Card" or individual Scotturb tickets from the driver or local kiosks. However, if you have a Lisboa Card, it often includes the train fare to Sintra but still requires separate payment for the local bus loops. For the most seamless experience in 2026, it is recommended to use the "Zapping" mode on a Viva Viagem card for the train ride, then pay for a Scotturb day pass upon arrival at the Sintra station.

People Also Ask

The Lisboa Card is ideal for Lisbon visitors looking to get the most out of their Portuguese romp. Lisboa Card holders can take advantage of: Free unlimited travel by public transport (bus, tram, metro, elevators and funiculars) Free travel on CP train lines to Sintra and Cascais (popular daytrip destinations)

MORE DETAILS

Included is the Lisbon Card, which lets you access the whole city's transport system and more for 24, 48 or 72 hours. You'll also get train tickets to Sintra and access to attractions in Sintra – don't miss Pena Palace and it's sprawling park, and the Castle of the Moors.

MORE DETAILS

Both green and white viva viagem cards have exactly the same functions, but cover different transport operators. The green viva viagem card can be used in all member operators. The white viva viagem card is not valid on Metro Transportes do Sul. If you want to use these operators, top up your tickets on the green card.

MORE DETAILS

A Viva Viagem card is a quick and easy way to pay for journeys on public transport in Lisbon. You can use it to travel on metro, bus, tram, funicular, ferry and suburban train.

MORE DETAILS

Sintra Train Tickets It costs €0.50, so if your trip to Sintra is the first time you're taking the train in Lisbon, the total cost will be €2.80, and for your return to Lisbon you just need to add a single trip ticket to the card (for €2.30).

MORE DETAILS

The Lisboa Card is ideal for Lisbon visitors looking to get the most out of their Portuguese romp. Lisboa Card holders can take advantage of: Free unlimited travel by public transport (bus, tram, metro, elevators and funiculars) Free travel on CP train lines to Sintra and Cascais (popular daytrip destinations)

MORE DETAILS

A Viva Viagem is a transport card designed for occasional travellers and visitors. It's a quick and easy way to pay for journeys on metro, bus, tram, funicular, ferry and train services in Lisbon. It can hold pay as you go credit through the Zapping option, one day tickets, or single tickets.

MORE DETAILS

Keep in mind that you need to swipe the Viva Viagem card in the turnstiles as you enter AND exit the Lisbon Metro. The Viva Viagem card is also used for the train to Sintra; add an extra ?3-?5 per person to cover the train expense to Sintra.

MORE DETAILS

The 434 bus service is designed for tourists, and the fares reflect this. The highly promoted 24-hour ticket costs €15, a single fare costs € 4.10, and the Pena Circuit Round Trip €7.60.

MORE DETAILS

A Viva Viagem is a transport card designed for occasional travellers and visitors. It's a quick and easy way to pay for journeys on metro, bus, tram, funicular, ferry and train services in Lisbon. It can hold pay as you go credit through the Zapping option, one day tickets, or single tickets.

MORE DETAILS

Scotturb (www.scotturb.com/en) operates two bus routes that connect most sights in and around Sintra, as well as extra routes that connect Sintra with other towns in the area, such as Cascais. Those bus routes are the 434 (`Circuito da Pena`) and the 435 (`Villa Express 4 Palacios`).

MORE DETAILS

You can catch the train to Sintra from Rossio Train Station (or Oriente, which is a slightly longer ride) in Baixa in the heart of Lisbon. Trains depart roughly every 30 minutes (more during weekday rush hours) and the journey takes just 40 minutes.

MORE DETAILS

While you can see the main highlights of Sintra in one day, we recommend at least two days in Sintra. This will allow you to see the most popular castles such as Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, or Quinta de Regaleira, but also explore the area deeper and visit some lesser-known gems such as Monserrate Palace.

MORE DETAILS