How much is a train ticket from Lisbon to Sintra?

Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Lisboa - Sete Rios to Sintra every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €1 - €3 and the journey takes 35 min.



A one-way train ticket from Lisbon (departing from Rossio, Oriente, or Entrecampos stations) to Sintra costs €2.30 as of 2026. If you do not already have a reusable "Navegante" (formerly Viva Viagem) magnetic card, you will need to pay an additional €0.50 for the card itself, bringing your initial total to €2.80. This card can be topped up for your return journey or used for the Lisbon metro and buses. For tourists planning a full day of sightseeing, the "Train & Bus" daily pass is often a better value at approximately €15.00, as it includes the train fare plus unlimited use of the Scotturb buses in Sintra, which take you up the steep hills to the Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle. Tickets can be purchased at station windows or automated kiosks, which have English language options.

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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).

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As the Lisbon to Sintra railway is an urban route, tickets and seats cannot be pre-booked. However there is no real need, as there are usually plenty of free seats. Advice: Due to the popularity of Sintra, there can be long queues at Rossio station for tickets.

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Yes. Sintra is part of the Lisboa Card coverage network. With the pass, you can go to the many castles and palaces of Sintra. However, the card does not allow you to access the monuments.

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You can visit Sintra without a tour and that's how many people will do it. But going from Lisbon to Sintra for the day does involve quite a few logistics, including the train to get there, the bus to get around, tickets at each sight – not to mention dealing with the crowds!

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In the peak season, the best time slots do sell out, so it is strongly recommended that you purchase your tickets before your trip to Sintra.

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Getting from Lisbon to Sintra. Getting to Sintra from Lisbon is easy. There are trains at least every 30 minutes on weekdays, every 30 minutes at weekends, from Lisbon's city centre Rossio station.

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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.

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Don't be like me—wear sneakers, or at least sturdier sandals. Due to its altitude and location closer to the coast, Sintra is often chillier than Lisbon, which was definitely the case when we visited. I recommend dressing in layers, and bringing a light jacket or sweater.

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Getting to Sintra from Lisbon is easy. There are trains at least every 30 minutes on weekdays, every 30 minutes at weekends, from Lisbon's city centre Rossio station.

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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.

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Hidden among its majestic pine forest, you will discover whimsical palaces, extravagant villas and the ruins of a 10th-century Moorish castle. This variety of fascinating historic buildings and stunning natural scenery, makes Sintra an outstanding tourist destination.

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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.

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