No, buses to circulate within Sintra and Cascais are not included. But the trains to go from Lisbon to Sintra or Lisbon to Cascais are included for free.
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Yes. Is Lisboa Card fast track? With Lisboa Card you can avoid the long queues at the ticket office of each attraction, which is very convenient especially when visiting Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.
The Lisboa Card is a 3-in-1 transport card, museum pass and discount card. 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)
Sintra Train TicketsIt 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).
Can you use the Lisbon Card to access all areas of Pena Palace and Park? No, but you can use a Lisbon Card and Pena Palace combo ticket to get access to all the attractions inside the Pena Palace including the park and Chalet of the Countess of Edla.
Depending on your Sintra itinerary, the Sintra Green Card could be a good option for you. This discount tourist card includes public transportation and entry to some of Sintra's main attractions. There are two options, and they are worth the price if you plan to do everything that's included with them.
The Lisbon Airport has a Metro (subway) station with a direct line to the city centre. The 'Aeroporto – Saldanha' line takes you to downtown Lisbon in about 20 minutes. The Metro network will allow you to move around the city at ease.
Cash, card and ATMsWhen travelling to big cities like Lisbon and Porto, you can usually use a card in most places. However, be prepared to come across smaller shops and restaurants that do not accept cards. Especially in smaller towns, you are expected to pay with cash for small purchases.
Pena Palace is in the historic town of Sintra which is easily accessible by road or rail from Lisbon. By train, take the Sintra Line directly from the Rossio Train Station. In just under 45 minutes you will arrive in the city center of Sintra. The trains run from 6 am until 1 am and at peak times run every 10 minutes.
The 'Park Ticket' for the Palacio da Pena. There is a second entrance ticket to the Palacio da Pena, which provides entrance to the grounds only. The 'Park Ticket' costs €7.50, but surprisingly little of the palace and the terraces can be seen.
Fares and Types of TicketsLisbon metro fare tickets can be purchased with a credit card or cash. The prices are 1.50 euros for a single fare and 6.40 euros for 24-hours of unlimited travel. This fare includes all Lisbon buses and trams.
If you're only interested in a Sintra day trip, it makes more sense to take public transportation. Fortunately, it's incredibly easy to get to Sintra by train. From Lisbon's centrally located Rossio station, the journey takes around 40 minutes and costs just €2.25 (the return ticket is double this price).
Sintra is a place with something for everyone. You can discover some of Sintra's most emblematic monuments in just one day by taking one of these walking routes and drinking in the history and nature around you.