How much is Lisbon to Sintra train?

How much is Lisbon to Sintra train? 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).

How often are trains to Sintra?

Trains run every 30 minutes between Lisbon Sete Rios and Sintra. The earliest departure is at 06:50 in the morning, and the last departure from Lisbon Sete Rios is at 23:50 which arrives into Sintra at 00:25. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35 min.

Is everything open in Sintra on Sundays?

Weekends tend to be busier than weekdays and all of the main sights of Sintra are open every day during the high season.

What time should I go to Sintra?

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.)

What should I wear to Sintra?

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.

Can I do Sintra without a tour?

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!

Can you buy tickets from Lisbon to Sintra online?

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.

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.

How to get to Pena Palace easily?

Can I do Sintra in half a day?

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).

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 frequent are trains from Lisbon to Sintra?

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.

Can you walk to Pena Palace from Sintra?

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.

Is Sintra worth a day trip from Lisbon?

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.

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.