How to Get to Sintra by Public Transport (Guide 2025)
Sintra is one of Portugal’s most iconic destinations, famous for its colourful palaces, lush forests and romantic mountain scenery. The easiest, fastest and most affordable way to get there is by public transport.
This guide explains how to reach Sintra by train, bus, and local shuttle connections, and how ONDEBUS helps you plan your entire journey effortlessly.
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How to get to Sintra
🚆 CP Urban Trains (Lisbon → Sintra)
- Lisbon → Sintra (direct line)
- Frequent departures from Rossio, Oriente, Entrecampos and Sete Rios.
- Average travel time: 35–45 min
- Check timetables at: cp.pt
🚇 Metro + Train
- Take the Metro to one of the main train interchange stations:
- Rossio (Green Line)
- Oriente (Red Line)
- Sete Rios / Jardim Zoológico (Blue Line)
🚌 Carris Metropolitana
- Direct buses to Sintra from nearby municipalities: Amadora, Oeiras, Cascais and Mafra.
- Full route list available at: carrismetropolitana.pt
🚌 Pena Palace Shuttle
- From Sintra train station, tourist buses 434 and 435 run frequently.
- They serve the Historic Centre, Moorish Castle, and Pena Palace.
Map and location
Sintra train station is the main gateway to the historic centre and the hilltop palaces.
Coordinates for Sintra CP Station: 38.7981, -9.3885
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