How much is train 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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lisbon to Sintra once daily. Tickets cost €6 - €9 and the journey takes 1h 5m.



Traveling from Lisbon to Sintra is one of the most affordable and efficient day trips in Europe. As of 2026, a one-way ticket on the CP (Comboios de Portugal) regional train costs 2.40€. If you are using the "Navegante" (formerly Viva Viagem) reusable card, the fare is deducted from your "zapping" balance. If you don't have a card, you will need to pay an additional 0.50€ for the physical card itself, which can be reloaded for future trips. The trains depart frequently—roughly every 15 to 20 minutes during peak hours—from the beautiful Rossio Station in central Lisbon or the Oriente Station near the airport. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes and delivers you directly to the town center of Sintra. For tourists planning to explore the various palaces, it is important to note that the train fare only covers the transport to the town; you will need to pay separately for the local "434" tourist bus that climbs the steep hill to Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle. Overall, for less than 5€ round-trip, the train remains the undisputed best value for visiting this UNESCO World Heritage site.

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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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Taking the Train From Lisbon to Sintra Trains depart roughly every 30 minutes (more during weekday rush hours) and the journey takes just 40 minutes. Tickets between Lisbon and Sintra cost between ?2-3 each way, and you can also grab a round trip ticket.

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Fairytale-like Sintra is a popular day trip from Lisbon, but there is so much to see and do in and near Sintra that you can easily spend a week in the area. In this post, we share our best suggestions for what to see in Sintra and Sintra itinerary for one, two, or three days.

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There are tours you can book that will take you around Sintra for the day (like this one), but I recommend making the trip independently if you can so you can see things at your own pace. Read on for all my tips for planning an epic day trip to Sintra on your own!

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Starting your day before 9 a.m. is ideal! (The buses in Sintra start running between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m., so if you can be there around that time, it will be less crowded than later in the day.)

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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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The great news is that there are frequent direct trains to Sintra from Lisbon using the city's commuter rail service. The journey takes only 40 minutes and the best station to pick the line up from is Rossio.

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Yep, check Uber App for fare from your accommodation and see cost for yourself. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. What are forum guidelines?

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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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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.

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The best way to get from Sintra (Station) to Pena National Palace without a car is to line 434 bus which takes 25 min and costs €3 - €5.

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Standard fare is 5 euros per person. They are slower than taxi but make for a very pleasant, open air ride up to Pena Palace. And no waiting for bus. There are tuk tuks waiting at the train station, at city center/National Palace, at Pena Palace and at Moorish Castle.

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Sintra in half a day No matter what you've seen or read, half a day is not long enough to fully appreciate Sintra. Three hours is only just enough time to see the historic centre and the Quinta da Regaleira (or Palácio Nacional de Sintra).

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An alternative option is to follow the Caminho de Santa Maria footpath, which leads uphill from the historic centre of Sintra to the Castelo dos Mouros and Pena Palace. Be warned, this is a very steep hill and a demanding 55-minute hike, which can be very tiring in the heat of summer.

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24-hour unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with 360-degree panoramic views of Sintra. Access to 2 bus routes around Sintra, with stops near palaces, parks, and beaches. Create your own itinerary to explore the city and its popular attractions.

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