How can I see Sintra without a car?


How can I see Sintra without a car? In Sintra, you can get around by walking, by bus, or by taxi. If you're just in Sintra for 24 hours, walking will take up too much time. With that amount of time, it's best to take the train from Lisbon to Sintra, and then use Sintra's bus lines or taxis to get around. There are two bus routes you'll use in Sintra.


How to get to Quinta da Regaleira from Pena?

Getting to Quinta da Regaleira by Public Transport Catch bus 434 from Sintra Estacao and get down at Estrada Pena N16. Buses depart every 15 minutes for this route. From Estrada Pena N16, the estate is just 1.1 km away. You will have to walk this distance.


How long should I spend at Sintra?

One day is enough to see the most famous castles in Sintra. If you plan well and go fast, you can see Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, and either Palacio Nacional de Sintra or Quinta da Regaleira on the same day.


Can you walk around Sintra for free?

Exploring Sintra town centre – As obvious as it sounds, but exploring the historic centre of Sintra is free.


How much does a train ticket from Lisbon to Sintra cost?

What companies run services between Lisbon and 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.


Do you need tickets for Quinta da Regaleira?

Children up to 5 years old and Seniors > 80 years old have free admission, but requires a ticket. Once inside Quinta da Regaleira the visit rules must be respected. Keep your ticket until the end of your visit. Throughout the year the Palace, the Chapel and eventual exhibition spaces close 30 minutes before de garden.


How do I get from Sintra to Pena Palace?

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.


Is there a hop-on hop off bus in Sintra Portugal?

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.


Can I walk to Quinta da Regaleira from Sintra train station?

To reach Quinta da Regaleira from the Sintra train station, take bus 434 to Largo Ferreira Castro. The entrance to the palace is an 8 minute walk up the road from there. Alternatively, you can walk to Quinta da Regaleira. From Sintra train station it's a 22 minute walk, and from Sintra town it's about 15 minutes.


How much is a tuk tuk from Sintra Station to Pena Palace?

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.


Can you explore Sintra by foot?

Sintra is a place with something for everyone. You can discover some of Sintra's most emblematic monuments in just one day by taking one of these walking routes and drinking in the history and nature around you.


How much is the hop on hop off bus in Sintra?

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.


How to visit Sintra alone?

Sintra Solo travelers' tours
  1. Sintra: Pena Palace and Park Entrance Ticket. ...
  2. Lisbon Card: 24, 48, or 72-Hour Pass. ...
  3. Lisbon: Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, & Cascais Daytrip. ...
  4. Lisbon: Regaleira, Sintra, Pena Palace, and Cascais Day Trip. ...
  5. Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira E-Ticket & Optional Audio Guide.


Is there public transport in Sintra?

Scotturb (www.scotturb.com/en) operates two bus routes that connect most sights in and around Sintra, as well as extra routes that connect Sintra with other towns in the area, such as Cascais. Those bus routes are the 434 (`Circuito da Pena`) and the 435 (`Villa Express 4 Palacios`).