Sintra from Lisbon: day trip and where to stay
Sintra, a UNESCO-listed cultural landscape of palaces and forested hills, is about 40 minutes by train from Rossio station in central Lisbon.
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Getting there
Trains run from Rossio station to Sintra regularly. Staying near Rossio or Restauradores makes the trip easy.
What to see
Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira and the National Palace of Sintra. Book timed tickets in summer.
Stay overnight?
A night in Sintra lets you see the palaces before the day-trip crowds arrive.
FAQ
How long is the train from Lisbon to Sintra?
Roughly 40 minutes from Rossio station.
Is Sintra a UNESCO site?
Yes. The Cultural Landscape of Sintra was inscribed in 1995.