Loading Page...

Does the Lisboa Card get you into Pena Palace?

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.



No, the standard Lisboa Card does not include free entry to Pena Palace in 2026, but it does offer a 10% discount on the admission price. However, many tourists confuse the standard card with the Lisboa Card + Pena Palace Combo, which is a special package that does include the palace and its grounds, along with a round-trip shuttle from the park entrance. With the regular Lisboa Card, you get free unlimited travel on the Lisbon Metro, buses, and the CP train to Sintra, but you still need to purchase a separate ticket for Pena Palace (ideally in advance, as time slots are mandatory). As of March 2026, the palace's private apartments are undergoing renovation, so it is crucial to check for "limited access" notices before you book. For the best value, travelers should consider the combo pass if they plan to spend a full day in Sintra, as it also covers the Sintra-Cascais bus routes and other popular Sintra attractions like the National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.

People Also Ask

How to Get to Pena Palace
  1. STEP 1: TAKE THE TRAIN. There's a direct train that connects Lisbon to Sintra's central hub so head to Rossio Train Station, located downtown just off of the famed Plaza Rossio (AKA King Pedro IV Square). ...
  2. STEP 2A: TAKE THE BUS. ...
  3. STEP 2B: TAKE A TAXI. ...
  4. STEP 2C: TAKE A TUK-TUK. ...
  5. STEP 3: BUY YOUR TICKETS.


MORE DETAILS

To reach the Palace of Pena, follow the signposted footpath as far as the main entrance to the Park of Pena and then climb to the Palace. This walk takes around 30 minutes.

MORE DETAILS

The best time to visit the Pena Palace is in the early morning (9 am) or late afternoon (after 4 pm), when it has fewer visitors. This is perfect if you want to avoid crowds and tours which usually arrive between 10 am to 3pm.

MORE DETAILS

How to Get to Pena Palace
  1. STEP 1: TAKE THE TRAIN. There's a direct train that connects Lisbon to Sintra's central hub so head to Rossio Train Station, located downtown just off of the famed Plaza Rossio (AKA King Pedro IV Square). ...
  2. STEP 2A: TAKE THE BUS. ...
  3. STEP 2B: TAKE A TAXI. ...
  4. STEP 2C: TAKE A TUK-TUK. ...
  5. STEP 3: BUY YOUR TICKETS.


MORE DETAILS

Travel for free and enjoy free access to Lisbon's best museums and attractions with the Lisboa Card. The card includes free admission to the Torre de Belem, Jeronimos Monastery and the Santa Justa Elevator among others. The Lisboa Card also includes free transport by metro to and from the airport.

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

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

Sintra National Palace vs Pena Palace In short: Pena Palace is more famous, but Sintra National Palace is more impressive inside. You still need to check out the Pena Palace from outside. The majority of the tourists arrive on a day trip and don't have enough time to visit all the palaces in Sintra.

MORE DETAILS

The 434 bus route is the best way to travel up the Pena Palace from Sintra train station. The bus follows a one-directional loop that departs from the Sintra train station and heads up the hill to the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace, before returning to the train station via the historic centre of Sintra.

MORE DETAILS

In my experience it's best to visit Pena Palace in the morning as it gets packed, while the other attractions have more manageable crowds. Ensure you book the tickets to Pena Palace online in advance to save significant time. The visit will take you around two hours.

MORE DETAILS

A paid transfer service (which you can choose when buying your ticket), that brings guests from the Park Entrance to the Palace. The service runs every 15 minutes and is wheelchair accessible. A free hop-on hop-off transfer service that runs between the Palace and the Chalet of the Countess of Edla.

MORE DETAILS

Overview. The colorful Pena Palace is one of Sintra's most popular sights and can incur long lines, especially during the summer months. Avoid the hassle of waiting in line when you book this skip-the-line entrance ticket for the palace.

MORE DETAILS

If you take an uber straight to the Pena palace, that would definitely be easiest (We drove from Lisbon and had to find parking in town and a way to get up the mountain because there is not much parking up there). I would get there 45-60 min before your scheduled time. Then you can walk down to the Moorish castle.

MORE DETAILS

How long to spend in the Palacio da Pena? A visit to the Palacio da Pena will take at least two and half hours, and could be much longer. The staterooms and interior of the palace take 40 minutes to fully appreciate, while the terraces need another 30 minutes.

MORE DETAILS