Town in Lisbon, Portugal
Getting around Sintra
How to get around Sintra
Take the train from Lisbon, then walk or ride Scotturb bus 434 around the palaces. Roads are steep and parking is scarce; avoid driving up on busy days.
Ways to get around Sintra
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| CP train Lisbon–Sintra | About €2.40 each way | From Rossio; every 20 minutes, about 40 min; station is 10 min from centre |
| Scotturb bus 434 | About €13 for a hop-on day ticket | Station–Pena Palace–Moorish Castle loop; long queues in peak hours |
| Bus 435 | About €5 return | Station to Quinta da Regaleira and Monserrate |
| Taxi or Bolt | About €8–15 per hop | Useful when bus queues are long |
Ride-hailing apps in Sintra
A 5 km ride costs about €7–14 ($7.9–15.8).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Available but with long waits at peak hours |
| Uber | Works in town; fewer drivers late at night |
- Taxis wait at the station and in the old town. Tuk-tuks are pricey; ask the fare before boarding.
Arriving in Sintra
Via Lisbon airport (LIS)
Metro to Entrecampos or Oriente, then CP train to Sintra, about €5 and 1 hr 15 min; Bolt or taxi €35–50, 35–50 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not recommended: steep, foggy roads with heavy tourist traffic.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are accepted for short visits; carry an IDP too to avoid problems at checks and rentals.
- Onward travel in Portugal: Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains link Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and the Algarve; Rede Expressos and FlixBus buses reach more towns and are often faster inland.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Sintra?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Sintra?
Take the train from Lisbon, then walk or ride Scotturb bus 434 around the palaces. Roads are steep and parking is scarce; avoid driving up on busy days.
How do I get from the airport to Sintra?
Metro to Entrecampos or Oriente, then CP train to Sintra, about €5 and 1 hr 15 min; Bolt or taxi €35–50, 35–50 min.
Is Sintra walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- CP (Comboios de Portugal)
- Rede Expressos
- FlixBus Portugal
- Parques de Sintra (palace tickets)
- CP Comboios de Portugal
- Scotturb
- Visit Sintra
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