Sintra Portugal Public Transport
Navigating Sintra by Bus: Routes 434 & 435
Kiersten DeCook
Portugal
Sintra's public transportation is operated by Scotturb, offering two primary tourist bus routes that connect the major sights:
🚍 Bus 434 – Circuito da Pena
Route: Sintra Train Station → São Pedro de Sintra → Moorish Castle → Pena Palace → Sintra Old Town → Sintra Train Station
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Operating Hours:
Summer: 8:50 AM – 7:50 PM
Other Seasons: 8:50 AM – 7:00 PM
Travel Time:
Sintra Station to Moorish Castle: ~15 minutes
Sintra Station to Pena Palace: ~20 minutes
Ticket Options:
Round-Trip: €7.60
One-Way: €4.10
24-Hour Unlimited Pass (includes Bus 435): €13.50
This route is ideal for reaching the hilltop attractions, especially Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle. The bus navigates steep, winding roads, so it's advisable to remain seated during the journey.
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🚐 Bus 435 – Villa Express 4 Palácios
Route: Sintra Train Station → Sintra National Palace → Quinta da Regaleira → Seteais Palace → Monserrate Palace → Sintra Train Station
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Operating Hours:
Summer: 9:30 AM – 7:50 PM
Other Seasons: 9:30 AM – 6:10 PM
Ticket Price: €5.50
This "hop-on hop-off" ticket allows you to disembark and reboard along the route until you complete the circuit.
Bus 435 is particularly useful for visiting attractions like Quinta da Regaleira and Monserrate Palace, which are situated further from the town center.
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