✈ Getting from Lisbon Airport to Sintra

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€39	30min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€35	30min	24/7
Train	€8.90	60min	05:41–01:08

How to get from Lisbon Airport to Sintra by taxi

Taking a taxi from Lisbon Airport to Sintra is by far the most convenient and fastest method. Licensed Lisbon taxis can be easily recognised by their cream, black or mint green colours and taxi roof signs. Under normal traffic conditions, the taxi trip to the town of Sintra should not take more than 30 minutes.

Taxi fare from Lisbon Airport to Sintra

Local taxis to Sintra will be charged using a taximeter, depending on the exact location of your destination. It’s worth noting that there may be extra charges for each piece of luggage, late-night driving or tolls.

With that being said, the average price of a taxi from Lisbon Airport to Sintra is €35.

For a guaranteed fixed fare with no hidden fees and an English-speaking driver you can rely on, pre-book an airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.

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Taxis at Lisbon Airport

Cost

€35

Trip Duration

30 Min

*Rates may vary unless you book your taxi in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

You can always find a taxi at Lisbon Airport.

Where do I get it from?

The official airport taxis can be found lined up just outside of Terminal 1. Use the free shuttle bus if you land on Terminal 2.

Convenience

Even though taxi rides can be expensive, hiring a taxi is the best transfer option. There’s no need to worry about messing around with multiple modes of public transport, all you have to is sit back and enjoy the trip to Sintra.

Editor’s Note

Please keep in mind that Lisbon taxis tend to charge more when travelling outside of the city limits.

Useful Tips

Ask the driver if extra charges will be applied to your trip and why.

Let the driver know that you are aware of the average price.

It is not mandatory to tip the driver, however, you can round up the fare if you liked the service.

Make sure that the driver resets the taximeter before setting off.

How to get from Lisbon Airport to Sintra by train

Comboios de Portugal provides regular urban services that travel from Lisbon to Sintra, departing from the Oriente Train Station, which is located only 3 km away from the airport.

To get to the train station from the airport, you’ll have to get on the metro and ride for 6 minutes until the third stop “Gare do Oriente Station”. From there, you can hop on an urban line towards Sintra. The Sintra line departs every 15 minutes and the average travel time is 45 minutes.

How much is the train from Lisbon Airport to Sintra?

To travel by train from Lisbon Airport to Sintra, you’ll need to catch the Metro first, a one-way metro fare is just €1.65 and is valid for an unlimited number of journeys for 60 minutes. However, you will have to buy a re-loadable Viva Viagem card for €0.50 first, which you can top up and use throughout the public transport network of Lisbon during your stay. The urban train tickets to Sintra cost €2.30.

All in all, you’ll pay €4.45 for the trip by train from Lisbon Airport to Sintra.

*Metro and train tickets can be purchased from the ticket counters and automated ticket machines of the airport and train station.