Sintra with the Lisboa Card: what you really save at Pena and the Palácio Nacional
At the palaces in Sintra the Lisboa Card gives only 10% off, which is €3.30 at Pena and the Palácio Nacional together. With the train and the Myths Centre, a day in Sintra saves €12.40. We work out when that is enough.
The palaces and what the card brings
| Attraction | Single price | Card benefit | With card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parque e Palácio Nacional da Pena (Visita essencial) | €20.00 | −10% | €18.00 |
| Palácio Nacional de Sintra (Visita essencial) | €13.00 | −10% | €11.70 |
| Palácio Nacional de Queluz | €13.00 | −10% | €11.70 |
| Sintra Myths and Legends Centre | €4.00 | free | €0.00 |
The prices apply to the standard option with a palace visit (Visita essencial). Pena and the Palácio Nacional also offer a more expensive full guided tour, and at Pena there is also a cheaper ticket for the park only. According to the issuer, you only get the card discount at the ticket office, not when buying online. Queluz is not in Sintra but on the same train line, halfway there.
What the card brings on a day in Sintra
| Item | Single | With card |
|---|---|---|
| Palácio da Pena | €20.00 | €18.00 |
| Palácio Nacional de Sintra | €13.00 | €11.70 |
| Train Lisbon to Sintra, return (CP) | €5.10 | €0.00 |
| Sintra Myths and Legends Centre | €4.00 | €0.00 |
| Total | €42.10 | €29.70 |
So the Sintra day saves €12.40 with the card. Without the Myths Centre it is €8.40.
Does a day in Sintra pay off with the card?
Not as a card day of its own. The 24-hour card costs €31.00 at Tiqets, and a day in Sintra saves at most €12.40.
Not as a second day either. The 48-hour card costs €20.00 more than the 24-hour card. If you plan one day in Belém and one day in Sintra, the 24-hour card for Belém plus single tickets in Sintra is cheaper. What Belém alone saves is covered in Belém in one day.
As a third day, just about yes. Going from 48 to 72 hours costs €11.00 at Tiqets. With the palaces, train and Myths Centre you save €12.40, which is €1.40 more than the extra charge. Without the Myths Centre you pay €2.60 more. A full three-day calculation is in Three days in Lisbon.
How to plan Sintra with the card
- Do not buy the card for Sintra, but for the days with free admissions in Lisbon.
- If you are buying 72 hours anyway, put Sintra on the third day and include the Myths Centre, then the day just covers the extra charge.
- With the card you take the CP train to Sintra without a separate ticket. You pay for the palaces at the ticket office with a discount.
- Use the calculator to check whether the longer option is really cheaper for your selection.
Frequently asked questions
How much does admission to the Palácio da Pena cost?
€20.00 for adults (Visita essencial, palace and park). With the Lisboa Card you pay €18.00 at the ticket office, admission is not free (as of 10 Oct 2026).
Is the train to Sintra included in the Lisboa Card?
Yes, the card is valid on the CP trains to Sintra. A return trip costs €5.10 when bought separately (2026 fare).
Is the Lisboa Card worth it just for Sintra?
No. A day in Sintra with Pena, the Palácio Nacional, the train and the Myths Centre saves €12.40 with the card, while the 24-hour card costs €31.00 at Tiqets (as of 10 Oct 2026). As the third day of a 72-hour card (€11.00 extra) it just about pays off, but only with the Myths Centre.
Sources
- Card prices at Tiqets (our price page with source and history), checked on 10 Oct 2026
- Pena €20, Palácio Nacional de Sintra €13, Queluz €13: parquesdesintra.pt, checked on 10 Oct 2026
- CP: return ticket Lisbon to Sintra €5.10 (PDF), checked on 10 Oct 2026
- Carris: Lisboa Card with CP lines to Sintra and Cascais, checked on 10 Oct 2026
- Sintra Myths and Legends Centre €4 (from age 16): official Lisboa Card shop, checked on 10 Oct 2026
- Lisboa Card: discount in Sintra only at the ticket office (official shop), checked on 10 Oct 2026
Prices can change. Admission and card prices change, sometimes at short notice. We check admission prices at the official source and card prices with the ticket provider you book through. We show the date for every price and check all prices again once a month. The price shown to you at checkout is always the one that applies. If you spot an outdated price, let us know at info@citycardcheck.com.
Data source: Single prices from Parques de Sintra, checked on 10 Oct 2026. CP train fare from Lisbon to Sintra (2026 fare), checked on 10 Oct 2026. Card benefits according to the 2026 Lisboa Card brochure and the official shop. Card prices at the ticket provider Tiqets, through which you can book, checked on 10 Oct 2026.
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