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Circuito da Pena / Pena Sightseeing Tour

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Scotturb 434 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 434 bus (Pena Sightseeing Tour) is a circular line with 16 stops departing from Sintra (Estação).

Choose any of the 434 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

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Sintra (estação), calçada são pedro (queijadas da sapa), largo ferreira castro, palácio biester, quinta sto. antónio da serra, quinta velha, estrada dos capuchos, quinta da pena (portão das vacas), vale dos lagos, castelo dos mouros / moorish castle, palácio da pena / pena palace, calçada da pena, rua serpa pinto, sintra vila / palácio nacional de sintra, what time does the 434 bus start operating.

Services on the 434 bus start at 08:50 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

What time does the 434 bus stop working?

Services on the 434 bus stop at 19:00 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

What time does the 434 bus arrive?

When does the Circuito da Pena / Pena Sightseeing Tour Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Circuito da Pena / Pena Sightseeing Tour Bus line that is closest to your location.

Does the Scotturb 434 bus line run on Easter Sunday?

The 434 bus's operating hours on Easter Sunday may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

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434 bus Schedule

434 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 08:50 - 19:00

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434 (Scotturb)

The first stop of the 434 bus route is Sintra (Estação) and the last stop is Sintra (Estação). 434 (Pena Sightseeing Tour) is operational during everyday. Additional information: 434 has 16 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 minutes.

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We are staying at Tivoli Palacio de Setais and trying to figure out the best way to get up to Pena Palace. Does anyone have an accurate map of the 434 bus route? Our hotel says the nearest stop is a 12-15 min walk, it looks like Fonte da Pipa in the historic center on the map, but I can't find anything online for the 434 bus route that is more than a general circle shaped loop and a list of 5-6 stops. Where exactly is the Sintra Vila stop so I can properly navigate myself to the bus stop? (we definitely made some wrong turns when trying to get to our hotel...)

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I found this useful map on a tourist website. You can zoom right in for the precise location.

https://www.sintra-portugal.com/guides/sintra-bus-434.html

Shame the bus company does not see fit to provide such information!

just to add to the given link you'll find the nearest bus stop to pena is about 15 mins away on largo ferreira de castro,you will see it just before you get to restaurant dona maria,it's 2 roads from where your staying,you'll also find you will pass regaleira there are usually tuk tuks waiting at the exit,there's also a taxi stand in the centre a short downhill walk from that bus stop.

the return 434 takes a different route back and goes down rua visc de monserrate then turns right on to volta do duche,as soon as it turns right you can get off here,it's a 15 minute walk back to your accomodation.

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SINTRA - GETTING AROUND

Sintra will present few problems for younger and more able-bodied tourists, but for those who may have mobility issues, or those who may have trouble walking up steep inclines, you may want to stick to buses, cars, taxis or other forms of wheeled transportation.

Sintra`s downtown is easy to navigate. The walk from Sintra train station to central Sintra is approximately 1,000 feet, and the walk from Portela de Sintra train station is roughly the same distance.

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`).

Bus Route 434: Buses leave Sintra train station, stopping after four minutes at the Tourist Center in the historic district, then again after five minutes at the Castle of the Moors, and again after five minutes at the Palace of Pena. Then the bus loops back and stops at the same Tourist Center ten minutes later, arriving back at Sintra train station five minutes after that. The entire loop takes 29 minutes to complete. One-way and round-trip tickets are priced under €5 for this route.

Bus Route 434 leaves daily at the following times (as of December 2017): 9:30 and 9:50 a.m.; on the :05, :20, :35 and :50 every hour starting with the 10 o`clock hour, and ending at 6:20 p.m.

Bus Route 435: Buses leave Sintra train station, stopping at the Tourist Center four minutes later, the Quinta da Regaleira one minute after that, Seteais Palace one minute after that, and at the Palace of Monserrate five minutes after that. Then the bus loops back and stops at the aforementioned stops once more before ending at Sintra train station. The entire loop takes 23 minutes to complete. One-way tickets are priced under €2 for this route; a round-trip ticket should be no less than €3.

Bus Route 435 leaves daily at the following times (as of December 2017): every 25 minutes from 9:40 a.m. onward until 5:40 p.m. The final bus of the day leaves 35 minutes after (not 25) at 6:15 p.m.

In addition, Bus Route 403 (Cascais Terminal - Sintra Estacao) takes visitors from Sintra train station to Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Buses leave daily at the following times: 9 a.m., 10:10 a.m., and on the :10 and :40 beginning with the 11 o`clock hour and ending with the 6 o`clock hour (last bus at 6:40 p.m.). It takes 37 minutes to get from Sintra train station to Cabo da Roca, including a loop from Azoia Chafariz stop to Cabo da Roca which takes three minutes. From there, it is an extra 22 minutes to get to Cascais. The entire trip takes an hour and two minutes. Consider purchasing a `daily tour` ticket which allows for bus travel on the entire Scotturb network, including 403, 434 and 435, for under €15.

Sintra operates a tram service (`Electrico de Sintra`) which consists of renovated tram cars which look quite similar to the ones used when the tramway first opened there in 1904. The trams were brought back as a tourist novelty in 2011 and have operated in the summer season every year since. To give you an idea of the time frame on which the trams operate, the 2017 season began on June 19 and ended on September 24. Trams leave Sintra-Vila at the following times daily: 9:20 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. Tickets cost €3 for a one-way trip and they can be purchased at the Casa do Electrico de Sintra (Rua General Alves Rocadas, No. 2) and at the Tourism Office (Praca Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro, +0351 21 923 6114). For more information on the Electrico de Sintra, e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] .

Taxis queue outside Sintra train station, Portela de Sintra train station, and the Sintra-Vila post office. Unlike in some small Portuguese towns, taxis in Sintra run on meters, so be sure that the meter begins when your trip does. Expect the meter to start in the neighborhood of €2 with a €1 increase for each 0.6 miles traveled. A one-way fare from Sintra train station to the Palace of Pena will cost at least €10, and expect to pay €15-€20 each way to get to the Convent of the Capuchos. If you want a taxi to wait for you, the cost will be approximately €15 per hour. Many cab drivers in Sintra can speak English, but if you find your driver does not, you can tell him to wait for you by saying `Aguarde por mim, por favor`.

Considering Sintra is very hilly, it can be difficult for novices to bike through the region, but if you are an experienced cyclist in good physical shape, you will find that the Sintra biking experience gives unparalleled views of the countryside and historic landmarks. There is a local company staffed with English speakers called Cycling Rentals ( www.cycling-rentals.com ), located at Rua Jose Bento Costa 5A in Portela de Sintra, a short walk from the center of Sintra. Three-day rentals start at €60 before taxes, fees and add-ons.

A car is good to have if you want to explore Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and areas around Sintra, but if you are exploring the main sights in and around the historic center, such as the Castle of the Moors and the Palace of Pena, it`s best to keep your car at the hotel. Sintra`s traffic can be heavy at times, and roads can be narrow as they wind their way up some of the local hills, not to mention parking, which is at a premium. If you are self-driving, note that you will be picking your car up at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport when you arrive in Portugal, not in Sintra . If you do decide to rent a car on your own after your arrival in Sintra, Hertz is located north of town, on the outskirts of Lourel, and Europcar is located east of Sintra, in an area called Algueiro-Mem Martins. Remember that if you desire a hotel that includes parking, be sure to specify such a need when booking with TripMasters.

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Transport in Sintra, Portugal – Trains to Sintra, Sintra Bus 403 and 434, Taxi’s, Tuktuks, Trams and more

Sintra is a perfect destination for a trip from Lisbon! It is a great place to visit for independent travellers, backpackers, families or people travelling by campervan. I wrote this post to give you all the insights to the public transport to and within Sintra!

What's coming up

• 1 Is it worth going to Sintra?
• 2 Public Transport in Sintra, Portugal
• 3.1 Stations in Lisbon
• 3.2 Stations in Sintra
• 3.3 Timetable & Tickets
• 4.1 Buslines
• 4.2 Ticket options
• 5 Sintra Sightseeing Bus
• 6.1 Official taxi’s
• 7 Sintra TukTuks
• 8 LAS Self Drive Guided Tours
• 9 Scooters & E-bikes
• 10 Sintra Tram
• 12 Getting to Sintra by car
• 13 Have fun in Sintra!

Is it worth going to Sintra?

Definitely yes! It’s not only an amazing place, but Sintra is located fairly close to all the attractions of Lisbon and well connected by public transport! It’s really worth weaving this place into your Portugal itinerary. And even though I would argue Sintra deserves more than one day, if you are short on time, a one day visit will already give you a flavour of this magical town.

The best tip I can give you to make your day in Sintra a successful one is to have a look at the different transport options in Sintra and plan your day to make the most out of it!

Public Transport in Sintra, Portugal

It’s quite difficult to drive to Sintra by car. As you approach the town, the roads get very narrow and there’s not very much parking. The historic centre also often gets jammed with traffic as tourists all try to park in the very few spots!

So, it’s much easier to see the sights in Sintra using trains and buses, or other modes of public transportation. Travelling from Lisbon to Sintra is easy and even in towns like Cascais and Estoril, there are regular bus lines running. The Sintra bus system is well designed and it’s easy to get around. Getting around in the town itself is not hard – as long as you are prepared!

Trains from Lisbon to Sintra

Sintra is connected to Lisbon by public transport which is reliable and fairly inexpensive.

Stations in Lisbon

There are two stations in Lisbon where you can catch the train to Sintra. One is the Rossio station and the other is the Gare de Oriente station.

The Rossio station is located in the historic centre of Lisbon. So this one is the easiest to depart from if you are staying in Lisbon. The Oriente station is the closest to the airport and is a main transport hub northeast of Lisbon. There are also bus stations here and a big shopping mall opposite. Gare de Oriente is easiest to depart from if you are arriving in Lisbon and planning to go to Sintra right away!

It takes 47 minutes to get to Sintra from Oriente station and 40 minutes from Rossio.

Stations in Sintra

There are also two train stations in Sintra. The first station, Portela de Sintra, you will probably just pass by on the line from Lisbon. It is located a fair bit outside of the historic centre. It only makes sense to go there if you want to get a feel for the city of Sintra outside of the historic centre and the palaces.

The main station in Sintra is simply called Sintra and is the last stop on the line 🙂

Timetable & Tickets

Both the Rossio and Oriente train routes have many departure times as they are urban routes. Trains go every 20 minutes and during rush hour sometimes even every 10 minutes! You can’t pre-book tickets for them either, but you won’t need to anyway! There can be long queues for tickets at the Rossio station, but there are usually enough seats on the train.

For the train timetables go to this website , scroll down a little and press the drop-down button for Lisbon Urban Services. The “Lisbon <> Azambuja/Sintra” timetables are the ones that show times to and from Rossio/Oriente to Sintra. They also display the English translations for the Portuguese so you can download the timetable and not get lost!

Or just use the simple wizard on the website mentioned above, fill in the details and find the timetable.

Sintra bus lines

Once you’ve reached Sintra from Lisbon, it’s quite easy to get around. Based on what you want to see and how much time you have, there are local buses passing by all the sights, or buses reaching as far as Cabo de Roca and Cascais.

Buses in Sintra all start and terminate at the train station. The station is about 1.5km from the historic centre of the town. For a full list of all the Sintra buslines and bus timetables (including the ones I am about to tell you about) you can have a look at the official website timetable here  or plan your trip here .

Sintra Bus 434 – Circuito da Pena

The 434 Sintra bus route has been specifically designed for tourists visiting Sintra as a day-trip. The bus leaves from the Sintra train station climbs the hills to the National Palace, the Moors castle and the Pena Palace then returns to the train station. Since it can get very hot in the hills of Sintra, and the main sites require walking steep hills, it is much easier and more enjoyable to catch this Sintra bus to see all the sights! The roads are very narrow and there is hardly any car-parking after 9am so it’s also better to take the bus than drive yourself. The first bus departs at 9.30 am and the last loop of the day departs at 6.20 pm. Between those hours the bus departs the train station every 15 minutes.

Sintra Bus 435 – Villa Express & 4 Palacios

The 435 bus is similar to the 434 but it stops at different places. So if you want to visit sights like Quinta da Regaleira, the Seteais Palace and the Monserrate Palace then this is the one for you! Of course, this will also take more time so you probably will need to be staying in Sintra to be able to see all the sites. The 435 also departs from and returns to the train station and runs every 25 minutes from 9.40 am until 6.15 pm.

Bus 403 – Cascais to Sintra by Bus

If you are visiting the beach-side town of Cascais and want to visit Sintra then that is easy too! There are two different bus services if you want to travel to Sintra from the town of Cascais. The 417 bus is slightly faster (30 minutes) but the 403 goes via a more pretty route along the coast and past the Cabo de Roca cliffs. The 403 takes an hour but for the same price, you get to see some extra beautiful scenery! They both start at the Cascais bus station and terminate at Sintra train station. Then you would need to get the 434 bus to go up and discover the sights of Sintra.

Ticket options

There are a number of different options for buying tickets to explore Sintra by bus. You can find all the different price options for touristic / combo tickets by Scottbus here. The 434 Sintra Bus costs 6,90 for a hop-on hop-off line. If you catch the 435 loop-bus it will cost you €5 but you can use this ticket to hop-on and off at each site (but only in one direction). You can buy combined tickets for travelling to and within Sintra if you are coming from Estoril or Cascais. This one-day bus pass includes the 434 line and costs €15 at the time of writing and is valid for 24hrs.

Sintra Sightseeing Bus

There is another way of a sightseeing bus in Sintra: the hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus! Run by the worldwide company that offers comfortable sightseeing bus tours this is also a very easy way to see all the main sights in Sintra in one day. These tours come with pre-recorded commentary in 12 different languages, so you can learn about what you are seeing in comfort. The buses also have Wi-Fi and the tickets are flexible and valid for three months. Tickets start at €18 – have a look at the website for more information. They even stop at Praia Grande if you want to squeeze in a short beach visit!

Sintra Taxi’s

If you don’t want to wait in line and then ride a bus crowded with other tourists there are some other options. You might like to have exclusive transport within Sintra using a taxi!

Official taxi’s

Taxis are usually available outside the main train station in Sintra or opposite the post office. They are metered taxis so to go one-way up to the National Palace will cost at least €10 and probably more if there is lots of traffic. Then if you want the taxi to wait for you the meter runs for about €15 an hour. But hey, if you have the money this could be a nice way to see the sights of Sintra! 😉 It might also be more affordable if you are travelling with a few people to share the costs.

If you prefer to travel using Uber instead of taxis then you could do this in Sintra too. There are not too many Uber drivers, but I used an Uber cab to get back to Praia Grande where my campervan was parked. To get an idea of the price,  this useful website can even estimate how much an uber fare will cost according to where you want to travel to and from! Similarly to the taxis, if you are travelling with three or four people together this could turn out to be cheaper than using the trains and/or buses.

Sintra TukTuks

Maybe the buses are too crowded (or the lines are too long) and you don’t want to use a taxi. Then you could also try a tuk-tuk to get around in Sintra! In the busy historic centre, you can easily find tuk-tuk operators to take you where you want to go or you could book an eco-tuk-tuk-tour through Tuk on Me ! It will cost about €5 for a tuk-tuk ride from a driver off the street, and the eco-tour needs to be booked ahead and is probably more expensive. But it is also a full-day tour which will take you to all the main sites. The tuk-tuks can be very noisy and in my opinion, do not benefit the charm of Sintra.

LAS Self Drive Guided Tours

LAS Tours gets raving reviews on Tripadvisor.  They provide you with a small yellow car with a GPS guided tour. A 1,5 hour trip costs 35 euro for two people and it looks like great fun!

Scooters & E-bikes

There are several places in Sintra where you can rent (electrical) scooters. Another fun way to discover Sintra by yourself. Check out Sintra Magic Scooter  or Park E-Bike .

Sintra Tram

There is also an old-fashioned tram-line that runs from Sintra via Colares and Praia Grande to Praia das Maçãs during the summer! Here you can ride a 1930s style tram from the hills of Sintra 13km to this pretty coastal town. So if you have enough time you can do some more sight-seeing in the area. Although it is a very slow tram and there is not much to do at the beach in off-season, people still love this little ride in the antique tram 🙂

As I was staying with my campervan on the parking lot of Praia Grande, I tried to catch the tram on my way back there but I was too late! Seems that in off-season the tram does not run very often, nor very regularly.

In the off-season ( click for timetable ) the tram usually runs on Saturday and Sunday and has some departures during the week, but in summer it is in full-swing and costs €3 each way. Reportedly, you can buy tickets at Vila Alda from the driver and enjoy a 40-minute ride, although it is very popular! The tram departs from outside the Museum of Modern Art. For more information and a timetable you can have a look at the municipal website here .

Out of all the transport options in Sintra, this one is the hardest 🙂 All the castles, villas and gardens are tucked away in this hilly area. Although beautiful, it’s definitely not the most efficient way to get around. Especially if you are trying to cramp multiple attractions in one day!

It takes at least one hour uphill to reach the first castle. Walking to Quinta da Regaleira is a fine 20-minute walk from the town. Walking between the Pena Palaca and Gardens and the Moorish castle is also possible.

You can get a map with all the pedestrian routes from the Tourist Office in town.

Getting to Sintra by car

If you are adding a roadtrip to Sintra your Portugal Itinerary and you really want to go to Sintra by car, there are several options for parking. You can park outside the centre – there are plenty of parking spaces there. Then you walk into the old centre in about 20-30 minutes. There is also a parking lot right underneath the hill on which the old town is built. You get here by driving into the old town, past the station, and go right at the roundabout.

If you want to visit the attractions by car, be early! There are multiple parking spaces on the hills but they fill up very quickly. I would not recommend doing this with your camping car / RV. Small vans can do this.

Have fun in Sintra!

I hope this guide will help you find your way in Sintra. It’s an amazing place with lots of fun to be had! The tourist office is also very good and open every day, if you may need it.

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Getting Around Sintra and Cascais by Bus, Tram and Bike

Sintra and Cascais are relatively compact, and town centres are easy to walk around on foot. But many interesting attractions are a bit outside, and you might need some way to get there.

Fortunately, there are several transport options, such as tourist bus routes, hop-on hop-off bus tours, a vintage tram, bike-hire schemes, and even tuk tuk tours, so there is really no reason to ever drive a rental car into Sintra and Cascais.

Scotturb is the public transport company that operates buses in Sintra and Cascais, also connecting these two towns. It provides several tourist bus routes as well as hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tours.

No. 434 Route : Also known as Pena Circuit, this bus route starts and ends at Sintra Station. It goes through Sintra Village, Moorish Castle, Pena Palace, and from there back to Sintra Village finishing at Sintra Station.

The No. 434 route runs every 5 minutes from 9.10am to 7.50pm. One way ticket costs €3.90. There’s also the Pena Circuit hop-on hop-off option for €6.90 + €0.50 of the navegante occasional card.

No. 435 Route : This bus route is also known as Villa Express 4 Palaces, since it goes through Sintra Village, where you can visit the National Palace, aka Village Palace, and then through three other palaces: Quinta da Regaleira, Seteais Palace and Monserrate Palace. The route starts and ends at Sintra Station.

The No. 435 route runs every 15 minutes from 9.10am to 7.50pm on the hop-on hop-off system only, and a ticket costs €5.

No. 403 Route : The No. 403 route connects Sintra Station and Cascais Terminal. It goes through Cabo da Roca, westernmost point in mainland Europe, and the coastal resort of Azenhas do Mar. The trip takes about an hour.

The No. 403 route runs every 25 minutes from 8.40am to 7.50pm. A ticket on board (Zona Verde) costs €1.15.

Sightseeing Cascais Line : This hop-on hop-off bus starts and ends at Cascais Station. It goes through Cascais Bay, Boca do Inferno where you can see the impressive geological formations and sea caves, Guia Lighthouse, Guincho Beach, and Cabo da Roca.

Sightseeing Cascais buses run every 45 minutes from 10.10am to 5.10pm. A ticket costs €20 (€10 children under 12) + 0.50 card, and is valid for 24 hours on the hop-on hop-off service as well as on all urban routes, including the most popular ones (No. 403, 434 and 435) described above.

Sightseeing Sintra Line : This hop-on hop-off bus starts and ends at Sintra Station. It goes through all the main sights: Moorish Castle, Pena Palace, Sintra Village Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and Monserrate Palace.

Sightseeing Sintra buses run every 30 minutes from 9am to 5.10pm. A ticket costs €20 (€10 children under 12) + 0.50 card, and is valid for 24 hours on the hop-on hop-off service as well as on all urban routes, including the most popular ones (No. 403, 434 and 435) described above.

Sightseeing All Lines – All Buses (24/48 hours) : Visitors to Sintra and Cascais often want to get around freely during one or two days. It’s easier if you buy a sightseeing ticket, which is valid for 24/48 hours on all the above routes, and more. It costs €15 and €25 respectively + 0.50 card (children under 12 pay about half).

Scotturb sightseeing tickets can be bought on board. Note that some schedules may vary slightly from winter to summer, and on weekends and holidays.

Sintra’s vintage tram runs on its own track since 1904, along the side of the road. It goes from the town centre to the small seaside resort of Praia das Maçãs. Do it mostly for the fun of the ride, which is about 13km / 8mi and takes 45 minutes.

A ticket costs €3 one way, or €2 for youth and seniors (free for children under 6). There are a limited number of trams daily. Trams leave Sintra at 10.20am, 2pm and 4pm, and go back at 11.10am, 3pm and 5pm. On weekends and holidays, trams also leave Sintra at 12pm, 3pm, and 5pm, departing from Praia das Maçãs back to Sintra at 1pm, 4pm, and 6pm.

Cascais has its own bike-hire scheme known as biCas , similar to Lisbon’s Gira , offering conventional and electric bikes. Bikes are available from several stations in Cascais from 7am to 8pm daily. It costs €3.90 to access a biCa bike for 24 hours. You’ll need to download the app MobiCascais and register (if asked for a Portuguese tax ID, known locally as NIF, use “123456789”). Another option is to hire a bike from the rental shop in the Cascais marina.

There are several cycle routes in Cascais, but the best one is the 9km / 6mi route along the coast from Cascais to Guincho.

For an adventure around Sintra and Cascais, just grab a tuk tuk and the driver / guide will drive you through the numerous points of interest. Some of the tuk tuk companies that operate in Lisbon also offer Sintra and Cascais tours. A tuk tuk takes up to 6 people, and the price for one-hour ride is about €65.

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SINTRA DAY TRIP | The ultimate itinerary from Lisbon

One of the most visited places in Portugal is Sintra. Home to the colorful Pena Palace, the famous Quinta da Regaleira, the stunning Cabo da Roca, and many other incredible places, Sintra is the perfect day trip from Lisbon.

There are so many possible routes for visiting Sintra and sometimes the information you’ll find online is conflicting. That’s why I want to share with you the perfect itinerary for one day in Sintra and a few tips & tricks that will make your trip easier.

This itinerary is for those who don’t mind waking up early in the morning. You’re going to have to change many buses and walk a lot but you’ll see some of the most impressive sights in Sintra.

Without any further introduction, let’s talk about everything you need to know when planning your Sintra day trip.

This itinerary is for you if:

• You want to see as much as possible
• You want to avoid the crowds
• You want to squeeze Cabo da Roca on your one day Sintra itinerary

1. A short introduction to Sintra

The historic center of Sintra is famous for picturesque palaces, beautiful villas, and amazing gardens. There are so many places to discover and it would take days to see them all. The beauty of Sintra resulted in its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This city, together with the palaces and castles, is one of the most expensive areas in Portugal. Don’t expect to find cheap restaurants or any type of bargains here.

Sintra tips & tricks

• Wear comfortable shoes – visiting Sintra will require a lot of walking.
• Bring some water and snacks – a small Coca Cola can cost up to €3 in Sintra. It’s better to bring your own.
• Bring some warm clothes – the temperatures in Sintra are a bit lower than in Lisbon . Bring something to keep you warm, especially if you’re planning to visit Cabo da Roca.
• Don’t forget your camera home – Sintra is a dream location for any photographer.

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2. How to get from Lisbon to Sintra

The easiest option is to take the train from Lisbon to Sintra. The train starts from Rossio Station and the journey takes around 40 minutes. A round-trip ticket costs only €4.50.

Sintra Train Station is the final stop and this is where you’ll have to get off the train. When I arrived in Sintra I was a bit confused because there were no signs indicating the bus station.

If you find yourself in the same situation, exit the train station and then turn right immediately on the street parallel to the station. Here you’ll find the bus stations for all buses covering the Sintra tourist attractions (403, 434, and 435).

-> Here are 25 free things to do in Lisbon

3. Sintra bus routes map

There are 3 bus routes in Sintra that cover all the major tourist attractions. You can switch between buses but for each of these routes, you’ll have to pay a different ticket. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver.

All these buses are run by Scott URB . Before going into more detail about my one-day Sintra itinerary, I’ll share with you everything you need to know about the Sintra buses.

You’re going to need all this info to follow my itinerary.

Good to know – for buses’ schedule, please refer to this website .

Sintra bus route 434

This circular hop on/ hop off bus costs €6.90 for a round-trip (you can get on and off wherever you want) or €3.90 for a one-way trip. The route is the following:

• Sintra Train Station
• National Palace
• Moorish Castle
• Pena Palace

Sintra bus route 435

The bus number 435 costs €5 for a round-trip and its route is partially overlapping with bus number 434 and 403. This will help us explore more of Sintra but more about this a bit later.

What is important to know is that the actual route does not correspond to the Sintra Bus Map you’ll find all around the city. After Monserrate Palace, bus 435 will not return to the train station on the same route. Instead, it will make a big loop and it will stop in Colares and then it will return to the station. This means that in Colares, bus number 435 connects with bus number 403 (heading to Cabo da Roca ).

The route of bus 435 is the following:

• Quinta de Regaleira
• Seteais Palace
• Monserrate Palace
• Colares (connection with 403)

Sintra bus route 403

This is the bus that connects Sintra Train Station to Cabo da Roca and Cascais. A one-way ticket costs €5 and you can purchase your ticket directly from the driver.

4. Can you walk in Sintra?

Yes, you can but I wouldn’t recommend it, especially if you only have one day to visit Sintra. Some of the roads are pretty steep and it would take too much time to get from point A to point B.

Buses are your best option. They’re affordable and fast.

5. One day in Sintra – itinerary

Now that you know all the details about the bus routes around Sintra, it’s time to talk about how to spend one day in Sintra. As I’ve said before, this itinerary is for those who want to explore as much as possible in just one day.

This will be our itinerary – Pena Palace -> Quinta de Regaleira -> Monserrate Palace -> Cabo da Roca

Stop #1 – Pena Palace

Our first stop will be at Pena Palace. Make sure to check the train and bus schedule and catch the first 434 bus, early in the morning (the schedules change every few months).

An advantage of catching the first bus to Pena Palace is that there won’t be many tourists around. You can take photos and admire this colorful palace without having hundreds of people all around you.

Good to know – You can buy your skip-the-line ticket online for the same price. Buy now !

To get to the palace from the entrance you’ll have to climb a steep hill for about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a mini-bus to the top but you’ll have to pay a separate ticket for this service.

Take your time to admire the palace and visit it’s interior too (you’ll have to purchase the €14 ticket to see the rooms). Make sure to admire every corner of this architectural wonder and plan around one and a half hours to visit it.

The palace was completed in 1857 and its architecture is a mix of Romantic, Gothic, and Moorish.

Pena Palace entrance fee – €14.00 (Palace + Park), €7.5 (Park)

Pena Palace opening hours – 9.30 am – 7 pm (summer), 10 am – 5 pm (winter). The gardens are open one hour later than the palace.

Stop #2 – Quinta de Regaleira

From Pena Palace, take bus 434 to the National Palace and then change to bus number 435. Our next stop will be the famous Quinta de Regaleira.

There are 2 stops for Quinta de Regaleira. Make sure to get off the bus at the second one, which is more uphill. This way, you won’t have to climb through the gardens to get to the Initiation Well.

Quinta de Regaleira is a stunning place with beautiful gardens, fountains, grottoes, and small lakes. There’s a lot to explore but 2 hours should be enough to see the most important attractions.

Start with the Initiation Well, the famous underground tower with circular stairs. Contrary to popular belief, the well was never used for water resources. Instead, it was used for ceremonial purposes. More exactly, for Tarot rites.

Once you climb down all the stairs inside the Initiation Well, you’ll get to a maze of caves and tunnels. You’re supposed to find your own way out but don’t worry, it’s an easy task.

Continue your journey and explore the gardens. You’ll discover hidden towers, beautiful fountains, and exotic plants. It is said that symbols of alchemy, Masonry, and Knights Templar can be found here.

At the bottom of the gardens, you’ll arrive at Regaleira Palace. The palace has 5 floors and its Gothic architecture is simply stunning.

• Quinta de Regaleira entrance fee – €6

Quinta de Regaleira opening hours – 9.30 am – 8 pm (summer), 9.30 am – 6 pm (winter)

Stop #3 – Monserrate Palace

Hop on bus number 435 again and stop at our next destination – Monserrate Palace. If you don’t like crowds, you’ll absolutely love this place.

When I arrived at Monserrate Palace I was already a bit tired but the beauty of this place gave me energy. There were only a few tourists around and I had the chance to admire the palace in peace.

From the entrance, you’ll have to walk around 10 minutes to get to the palace. Built in 1863, the palace’s architecture was influenced by Romanticism and it has Neo-Gothic elements.

My favorite part was the palace’s interior. The Piano Room is probably the most fascinating part of Monserrate Palace. Its round shape and countless windows are just some of the elements that make it unique.

• Monserrate Palace entrance fee – €8

Monserrate Palace opening hours – 9.30 am – 7 pm (summer), 10 am – 5 om (winter)

Stop #4 – Cabo da Roca

Our last stop on this one day Sintra itinerary is Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca . From Monserrate Palace take bus number 435 and get off at Colares. From here you can switch to bus 403 or you can take an Uber to Cabo da Roca.

We decided to order an Uber. The price we should have paid for the bus (2 people) was the same as the Uber fare.

After a day of sightseeing, you should arrive at Cabo da Roca just in time for the sunset. Head to the edge of the cliff (don’t get too close! The rocks can be slippery) and admire the views!

To get back to Sintra or the train station, you’ll have to take bus 403 or order another Uber.

6. Sintra day trip – budget & costs

Here are the costs of spending one day in Sintra, if you follow my itinerary.

• Bus 434 – €6.90
• Bus 435 – €5
• Bus 403 / Uber – €5/ person or €20 Uber fare
• Pena Palace entrance fee – €14
• Bus/ Uber from Cabo da Roca to the train station – €5 / person or €30 Uber fare
• Round-trip train tickets from Lisbon – €4.50
• TOTAL – €54.4/ person (if you only travel by bus)

Please keep in mind that this budget for one day in Sintra does not include food & drinks. Prices in Sintra are quite spicy and if you decide to eat at restaurants, you should add at least another €50 to your budget.

However, if you’re on a budget and want to spend as little as possible, I recommend bringing your own food and snacks. Buy some sandwiches from Lisbon and don’t forget to also bring water!

7. Sintra day tours

If juggling between buses and Uber rides seems too much for you, you can always choose a guided tour of Sintra. Here are my favorites.

• Sintra highlights full-day tour from Lisbon – click here
• Sintra, Cascais, Cabo da Roca tour from Lisbon – click here

8. Where to stay in Lisbon

If you’re planning a day trip from Lisbon to Sintra, I’ve got you covered. These are the best hotels in Lisbon, for every budget.

• Budget –  Flores Guest House  –  good location, spacious and clean rooms, good amenities, great value for money
• Mid Budget –  Pessoa Hotel  –  great location, beautiful design, spacious and modern rooms, friendly staff
• Luxury –  H10 Duque de Loule  –  beautiful views, great location, luxurious rooms, amazing design, awesome rooftop bar

9. Final thoughts

Spending at least one day in Sintra is a must while visiting Portugal. I loved exploring palaces, getting lost in beautiful gardens, and admiring the ocean from Europe’s westernmost point.

This itinerary works best for those who want to see as much of Sintra as possible. I’m not saying it’s not going to be tiring but in the end, it’ll be worth it!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask me in the comments section below!

May the travel bug bite you!

Aurelia Teslaru is a professional travel blogger and the writer behind Daily Travel Pill. With a 4-year experience as a travel writer and photographer, Aurelia only shares travel guides about destinations that she visited.

She has been to more than 40 countries during the past 10 years and aims to explore 50 countries before turning 30 years old. Aurelia is a digital nomad who transformed her passion for travel into a lifestyle. Read more about her here .

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Thank you very much for this itinerary! Next week we are visiting Lisbon and planning to visit Sintra as well. Your guide will be very helpful!

Thankyou for your guide, will be following this in November. Just wondering if you have recommendations for anywhere to eat after visiting Peña Palace?

Thank you the itinerary was great

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Visit Sintra and you will be surrounding by tuk-tuks, tourist trap restaurants, thousands of people taking selfies, and everything else that’s annoying touristy places.

But as annoying as all of that can be, it’s not worth missing Sintra over. Sintra is one of the most beautiful places in Portugal, and somewhere that you definitely should visit while you’re here.

Budget at least a day for Sintra. If you can spare two days, you’ll get to see a lot more and at a much more enjoyable pace as well.

Useful Resources for Your Trip to Sintra

• Accommodation: Booking.com and Airbnb are the two most comprehensive websites for finding hotels, hostels, apartments, and other types of accommodation in Sintra. 
• Car Rental: Discover Cars and Rental Cars are the two most useful sites for booking local car rental. 
• Airport transfers: There are taxis and Ubers at Lisbon Airport, but you can also pre-book an airport transfer with Welcome Pickups . 
• Tours & Things to Do: Both Get Your Guide and Viator list lots of local tours and activities in Sintra. 
• Luggage Storage:  Luggage Hero and Bounce are two great sites for finding places to store your luggage in Portugal. Be sure to read our article on luggage storage options in Sintra for a full list of options. 
• Public Transport: Cp.pt is the main website for trains in Portugal. For longer distance buses, see Rede Expressos . Flixbus.pt often has cheap tickets between cities in Portugal. 
• Flights: Skyscanner and Google Flights are the two most useful websites for finding flights to Portugal. The nearest airport to Sintra is Lisbon Airport. 

Day Trip or Overnight?

A lot of people visit Sintra in a day and then go back to Lisbon , but that’s only enough to quickly see the 2-3 of the key attractions – not enough to see absolutely everything.

If you want to see everything, or you just want to take your time while you’re here, it’s best to allow two days for Sintra. If you’re happy just seeing the main attractions like Pena Palace, Castelo dos Mouros, and Quinta da Regaleira, and seeing them quite quickly, one day is enough.

Where to Stay

While Sintra has accommodation to suit all budgets, it does seem to have a lot of boutique hotels and other types of more upmarket accommodation. For couples and anyone interested in treating themselves, Sintra has a lot of options.

View a list of boutique Hotels in Sintra

Sintra is situated roughly 27 km from Lisbon City Centre and around 29 km from Lisbon Airport.

Lisboa Rossio – Sintra

The easiest route for most people is to take the train from Rossio Train Station in Central Lisbon (near Baixa and Chiado) to Sintra. The journey takes around 40 minutes and, as this is a popular commuter route, there are normally several departures per hour with departures throughout the day.

Lisboa Oriente – Sintra

If you’re staying in or around Oriente (close to Parque das Nações and also Lisbon Airport), you can also take the train from Lisboa Oriente train station to Sintra (this train stops at Lisboa Entrecampos as well as several other stops).

This route takes just a few minutes longer (47 instead of 40) but is much faster than going to Lisboa Rossio first. Again this is a popular commuter route, so there are regular departures.

• The train for both routes is an Urban (U) train, which means that you can’t purchase the ticket online or in advance and you can’t reserve seats.
• For the train ticket, you will need a reusable Viva Viagem card that’s topped up with sufficient credit for the tickets (called Zapping). As of Feb 2020, each ticket costs €2.25 so topping it up with €5 will cover you for there and back (there are no return tickets).
• There are normally long queues to purchase the ticket at Rossio Station. It’s best to get your Viva Viagem card in advance (you can buy one from the machines in any metro station in Lisbon) and top it up, so that you don’t need to queue on the day.
• Sintra has two train stations: Sintra and Portela de Sintra, which are roughly 950 metres or 12 minutes’ walk apart. Sintra Train Station is much closer to the attractions.

You can lookup timetables at cp.pt

Driving has advantages in that you can easily get to nearby places like Cabo da Roca and some attractions that are outside of the centre, however, it’s much easier to take the train than to drive. Parking in Sintra is difficult, and some of the streets can be narrow and crowded with tourists.

If you do decide to drive to Sintra, be sure to take the motorway: driving along the backroads is not easy and it’s also time-consuming.

There are reports of car break-ins in Sintra so avoid leaving valuables in your car. Ideally, stay somewhere with private parking.

Another way to get to Sintra is by tour, especially with a tour that’s going by tour bus.

The benefit of a tour is that they’ll often pick you up from your hotel so you don’t need to worry about going to the train station. Many tours also include stops like Cabo da Roca and Cascais and the tour is timed so that you have enough time to see everything.

By taxi/Uber

Another way to get to Sintra from Lisbon is by taxi, Uber, or other taxi app. This is the fastest way to get to Sintra from Lisbon Airport as it saves having to go to Oriente or another train station.

Taxis are available from outside Lisbon Airport and at taxi ranks all over Lisbon. Uber is also available, along with other taxi apps like Bolt and Freenow.

What To SEE & DO

So much to see and do. Some attractions will be a lot busier than others.

Pena Palace is one of the most beautiful attractions in Portugal, and it’s definitely somewhere to visit. While the outside of the palace is extremely busy, the inside isn’t too busy and the gardens (also worth visiting) are often practically empty.

Portugal has plenty of castles that you can visit, but Castelo dos Mouros is very different from most of the others. The walls bend and curve in a unique way, and it’s incredibly green as well.

Another of Sintra’s beautiful gardens, Quinta da Regaleira is equally worth of a visit. These gardens are usually much busier, particularly the The Initiation Well – one of the most popular attractions within the attraction.

Tickets to attractions in Sintra are expensive. Individually, you’ll pay around €13.90 for Pena Palace, €8 for Castelo dos Mouros, and €10 for Quinta da Regaleira. So, roughly €32 in total.

Klook offers slightly cheaper tickets (roughly a 6% saving) on tickets for Pena Palace and Castelo dos Mouros . You can’t get cheaper tickets for Quinta da Regaleira, but it’s worth buying them in advance from Blue Ticket to avoid having to queue.

What To EAT

Travesseiros de sintra.

Everybody raves about the pastéis de nata, travesseiros de Sintra are definitely up there too and one of the best cakes that you can try while you’re in Portugal.

The filling of a travesseiros is made from ground almonds, egg yolks, sugar, and cinnamon, and it’s placed in pastry and baked until crunchy before being dusted with caster sugar. One bite and you’ll see why these have become so popular.

Although you can find them in other places in Sintra, and in some cafés in Lisbon, Piriquita really is the best place to try one. Piriquita has two outlets in Sintra: Casa Piriquita and Piriquita II.

Casa Piriquita is closed on Wednesdays and Piriquita II closes on Tuesdays. They’re both open the other days and, between the two of them, at least one is open every day of the week.

Queijadas de Sintra

Queijadas are a common type of cake that you’ll find all over Portugal. As well as Queijadas de Sintra, there are also queijadas from other places Évora (Queijadas de Évora), or recipes that highlight a certain ingredient e.g. queijadas de laranja (orange), nata (cream), cenoura (carrots), amendoa (almonds), etc.

They’re often quite similar, being honest, and the Queijadas de Sintra are very similar to Queijadas de Évora – just more cinnamon-y.

You can get Queijadas de Sintra at Piriquita as well as at plenty of other cafés in Sintra as well.

Other Portuguese Dishes

As well as regional dishes from Sintra, you’ll also find plenty of Portuguese favourites on restaurant menus in Portugal.

Dishes like caldo verde (a popular soup), bacalhau dishes, and alheira are all common on restaurant menus here.

Read more about Portuguese food

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Getting around

Scotturb, the local tourist bus company, offers several routes that cover Sintra:

• Route 434 starts at Sintra Train Station and includes stops at Pena Palace, Castelo dos Mouros, and Sintra’s historic town centre.
• Route 435 starts at Sintra Train Station and includes stops at Quinta da Regaleira, Palácio de Seteais, and Palácio de Monserrate.

The most out of the way attraction is probably Pena Palace. Unless you have the time (and energy) to walk up to it, it’s best to take the bus there.

Note: this bus service is badly-rated on TripAdvisor with many people complaining that it doesn’t show up on time.

It is possible to visit most of Sintra’s attractions on foot including Pena Palace, Castelo dos Mouros, and Quinta da Regaleira.

Although you will cover a lot of ground and will be tired by the end of the day, it will be a lot more peaceful than taking a crowded bus (assuming you like walking).

Walking to and from Pena Palace

There is a nice walk uphill to Pena Palace (the Villa Sassetti path). Follow this, otherwise you’ll have to walk along the road which isn’t too busy but will mean occasionally ducking into ditches as speeding tuk-tuks whizz by.

Hop on, hop off bus

There is a hop on, hop off bus that covers Sintra, but there are definitely other (and better ways to get around).

The audio commentary isn’t very entertaining and when the weather is bad in Sintra (which is quite common), the windows steam up and it’s impossible to see out of them.

Many reviews on TripAdvisor also suggest that the buses are packed and don’t turn up on time, which would obviously be be a big issue if you were visiting Sintra on a tight deadline.

Although you’ll see Tuk-Tuks all over Lisbon and Porto and now also in Sintra, they’re not native to Portugal – someone obviously saw them in SE Asia and decided that they would work well here as well.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take one, of course, but, if you do decide to take one, look out for an eco-friendly one.

Taxis and Ubers

Taxis and other taxi apps like Uber and Bolt are available in Sintra. You can use these to get to and from attractions, and also to get to and from Lisbon and other surrounding areas.

Nearby Towns & Day Trips

• Queluz (14 km)
• Lisbon (27 km)
• Cascais (15 km)
• Ericeira (28 km)
• Mafra (21 km)

FAQs about Sintra

Is sintra expensive.

While it’s possible to find cheap eats, cheap accommodation, and to get to and from Sintra cheaply using the train, Sintra can be expensive.

Your biggest expense will probably be entrance to attractions like Pena Palace, but even small purchases like overpriced bottles of water can quickly add up.

Is Sintra safe?

Portugal is one of the safest countries in the world , but petty crime can be an issue in some touristy places. Sintra is one of those places.

Keep an eye on your belongings, particularly when in crowded spaces. There are also some reports of car break-ins,

How many days do you need for Sintra?

You can cover all of the main attractions in just one day, and many organised tours will include a visit to Cabo da Roca as part of that trip.

It will be quite a rushed day, however, particularly because many of the main attractions can be quite busy. If you can spare two days, it’ll be a much more relaxed and enjoyable.

What should I pack for sintra?

• A good pair of walking shoes
• A refillable water bottle (water in Portugal is safe to drink)
• Sunscreen and a hat during the summer months
• A pullover/coat in the winter months
• Trousers/layers for the other months (the temperature drops in the evening)

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Bus stops, ticket prices and schedule.

The 435 bus stop, down the street from the train station.

T he small bus 435, operated by Scotturb , departs from Rua Dr. Alfredo da Costa , which is parallel to Sintra’s train station. Just keep walking past the entrance to the station, and you’ll see the stop down on a sloping road. It’s mostly used by tourists, as it passes by four of the town’s palaces -- Sintra National Palace , Quinta da Regaleira , Palácio de Seteais , and Palácio de Monserrate . While the first three are within walking distance, for Monserrate you need to take this bus.

From its departure point, it reaches the Sintra National Palace in 8 minutes, Quinta da Regaleira in 10, Palácio de Seteais in 12, and Palácio de Monserrate in 16.

Sintra Bus 435 Tickets

This is a “hop on hop off” route and tickets are €5.50 . “Hop on hop off” doesn’t mean you may ride it as many times as you want throughout the day, it means it’s valid until it completes the route. Example: You hop aboard on the first stop, get off to see the Sintra National Palace, then take another 435 to Quinta da Regaleira, and after visiting that you take another 435 to Monserrate, then another back to the first stop in the center of town, all with the same €5-ticket. Tickets are bought from the driver

Sintra Bus 435 Schedule

Bus 435 departs every 20 minutes between 9:30am and 7:50pm in the summer, and 9:30am and 6:10pm at other times of the year.

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• Jul 17, 2023

Visit Sintra with the Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus 435

Updated: Feb 16

Sintra , a town nestled amidst lush hills and filled with enchanting palaces and landmarks, is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a touch of magic. While the Sintra Bus 434 has long been the go-to option for exploring this captivating town, there's another route that unveils a different set of hidden gems—the S i ntra Bus 435 . In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the intriguing route of Bus 435 , its key stops, ticket prices, and valuable tips to enhance your Sintra experience.

Understanding the Route:

The Sintra Bus 435 follows a scenic circular route, designed to showcase Sintra's lesser-known attractions. As the bus departs from Sintra Train Station, it embarks on a journey that unveils the town's hidden treasures . Let's dive into the stops along the route:

Sintra Train Station: The starting point of Bus 435 , Sintra Train Station serves as a convenient hub for travelers arriving from Lisbon. If you've arrived by car, you can also board the bus here, making it an ideal choice for those seeking seamless transportation. You can read more on the other tourist bus here. Bus 434.

National Palace and City Centre: This stop brings you closer to the heart of Sintra's historic center. The National Palace , with its unique blend of Gothic, Manueline, and Moorish architecture, stands as a testament to the town's rich history. Take a stroll through the charming streets, explore local shops and cafes, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.

Quinta da Regaleira : A true gem of Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira is a mysterious estate with stunning gardens, underground tunnels, and intricate architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers an otherworldly experience, inviting visitors to unravel its secrets and marvel at its beauty.

Seteais Palace: Continuing along the route, the bus stops at Seteais Palace, a neoclassical masterpiece surrounded by lush gardens. Immerse yourself in the elegance of this 18th-century palace, and don't miss the opportunity to capture breathtaking views of Sintra's landscape.

Monserrate Palace : The final stop on the Bus 435 route, Monserrate Palace , is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. Known for its eclectic architectural style and enchanting botanical gardens, this palace offers a unique blend of influences from various cultures. Explore the expansive gardens, admire the intricate details of the palace, and let the tranquility of the surroundings transport you to another era.

Ticket Prices and Timetable:

The ticket prices for Bus 435 are the same as those for Bus 434 . Check out our comprehensive article about Bus 435 Prices and the time tables here: Click here You can purchase your tickets directly from the driver upon boarding the bus. It's important to note that during peak seasons, such as summer and Easter week, there may be long queues. To avoid waiting times, we recommend purchasing the tickets online. You can buy them through us to save time and money:

Timetables for Bus 435 can be found at the bus stops, Sintra Train Station, or on our website: Timetable for Bus 435 . Alternatively you can also check the official website of the Bus 435 operating company: Scotturb. Plan your itinerary in advance, allowing sufficient time at each attraction to fully appreciate its beauty and significance. Remember that the bus journey may take longer than expected, especially if the road to certain stops, like Pena Palace , is crowded with traffic.

Tips and Tricks for an Enjoyable Experience:

To make the most of your Bus 435 journey, here are some helpful tips and tricks:

Arrive Early: To beat the crowds and maximize your time in Sintra, plan to catch one of the first buses . The early departures, usually around 9 a.m., will provide you with ample time to explore each stop at a leisurely pace.

Dress Comfortably: Sintra's terrain often involves walking and exploration, so it's essential to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Layered clothing is recommended as the temperatures can vary throughout the day.

Carry Snacks and Water: While there are no coffee shops along the Bus 435 route, it's wise to carry snacks and water to stay refreshed during your journey. This way, you can enjoy your exploration without worrying about hunger or thirst.

Optimal Timing: To avoid crowds at popular attractions like Quinta da Regaleira and Monserrate Palace , consider visiting early in the morning or later in the afternoon. This will allow you to enjoy a more tranquil experience and capture stunning photos without the hassle of long queues.

Conclusion:

The Sintra Bus 435 offers a remarkable opportunity to discover Sintra's hidden gems and explore the town's lesser-known attractions. By understanding the route, ticket prices, and implementing our helpful tips and tricks , you can embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting landscapes and captivating architecture that make Sintra so magical. So hop on board Bus 435 , let it be your guide, and unlock the secrets of this extraordinary destination.

If you prefer a more curated and guided experience , with stops at amazing sightseeing spots for photos and deeper exploration around the Pena Palace area , you may also consider choosing from our selection of dedicated tours . Some of these tours include entry tickets to the Pena Palace , making them a cost-effective alternative to purchasing individual Bus 435 tickets and palace admission separately.

With two tourist bus routes operating in a circular manner throughout Sintra, the choice between Bus 434 and Bus 435 depends on your desired destinations. Whether you opt for the well-traveled path of Bus 434 or the hidden gems of Bus 435 , Sintra's wonders await you.

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