Sintra is part of the Lisboa Card coverage network.However, the card does not allow you to access the monuments. It is also possible to go to Cascais by taking the train from Cais do Sodré in the city center.
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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.
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.
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.
Sintra is a hilly town and since some palaces and castles are located a bit far away from each other, it's not always possible to walk everywhere. For bigger distances, you can use local buses, tuk-tuks, and taxis.
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.
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.
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 card Lisboa Viva is a card, personal and intransmissible, equipped with contactless technology that allows the loading of Transportation Tickets of up to four contracts/Transportation Tickets, valid for access to various transportation operators in the Metropolitan Area of Lisbon.
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)
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.
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.