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Pena Palace Location & How to Get There
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Where is Pena Palace Located?
Address: Estrada da Pena, 2710-609 Sintra, Portugal | Find on Map
Pena Palace is located on the top of a hill above Sintra, a municipality in Portugal. It is four kilometers from the Sintra National Palace and is easily accessible by bus, train, and car.
Closest landmark: Sintra National Palace
Getting to Pena Palace by Public Transport
By Bus
Travel time: 20 minutes
Closest stop/station: Palacio de Pena
Timings: From 9:15 AM to 7:50 PM in the summer and from 9:30 AM to 6:20 PM at other times of the year
You can take buses 434 or 516 to reach Pena Palace. Palacio de Pena is the closest station to the palace, with a bus departing every 15 minutes from the place. Here is the route: Sintra Estação (Sintra Station) > São Pedro de Sintra > Sintra Vila (National Palace) > Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle) > Palácio da Pena (Pena Palace).
By Train
Travel time: 25-30 minutes
Closest stop/station: Portela De Sintra
Timings: 6 AM to 1 AM
The train is one of the easiest ways to reach Pena Palace. You can take the CP - Sintra line to reach Sintra station and take a bus from there to Pena Palace.
Getting to Pena Palace by Car
Driving Route
You can travel by car to Pena Palace, but it isn’t recommended as it is a small town with narrow and restricted roads. Still, if you’re driving, take the N249 road from Lisbon and turn into Av. Conde Sucena 2 até ao Bairro Alto da Boavista. Turn into N375 for 20 minutes and then turn right onto Escadinhas de Santa Maria 6.
Take the Rampa do Castelo 12-2 and turn into Estrada da Pena, leading to the Palace. Alternatively, take the route IC30 from Mafra or route EN9 via A5/Cascais if you’re coming from Cascais.
Parking Facilities
Pena Palace Parking: Two parking spaces exist close to Pena Palace. The one at the bottom of the Parque da Pena requires a 30-minute walk to the park. The other is near the entrance but is usually busy.
Sintra Parking: You can park your car at Sintra Parking and take the bus to Pena Palace. The palace is 19 min (3.8 miles) from this car park.
Estacionamento Largo São Pedro Penaferrim Parking: This free parking lot is 16 min (3 miles) from Pena Palace. You can take the bus or walk the rest of the way to the palace.
P1 N - Parque Portela 1 Norte Parking: This free parking lot is 22 minutes (4 miles) from Pena Palace. You’ll need to hike to reach the palace, or take the bus.
Cabra macho estacionamento Parking: This public parking space is 20 minutes (4 miles) from Pena Palace.
Walking to Pena Palace
Travel time: 33 minutes from Sintra City Center
Distance: 2.5 km
You can avoid public or private transportation altogether by hiking to Pena Palace from the city centre. It saves money and allows you to enjoy the scenic route. You’ll pass through the forests of Sintra and come across several amazing viewpoints. However, remember the hike is steep.
Pena Palace Entrances
There are two entrances to Pena Palace. The first provides access to all areas of the palace. It has ornate stone carvings, painted terraces, and an entrance guarded by a statue of Triton. Skip-the-line tickets and combo tickets provide entry through this gate. The second entry in the facility provides access only to the park.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting to Pena Palace
Q. Where is Pena Palace located?
A. Pena Palace is located on the top of a hill in the Sintra municipality in Portugal.
Q. Which city is Pena Palace in?
A. Pena Palace is situated in the municipality of Sintra in Portugal.
Q. How do I get to Pena Palace?
A. You can reach Pena Palace by car, bus, and train. You can also walk to the palace, although the trek is steep.
Q. Which is the fastest way to get to Pena Palace?
A. Taking the train or tube would be the easiest and most convenient way to get to the Tower Bridge.
Q. Which is the closest bus stop to <POI>?
A. Driving is the fastest way to get to Pena Palace. You can drive up to the entrance of the palace and park your car in a nearby parking spot.
Q. Which is the closest bus stop to Pena Palace?
A. Palacio de Pena is the closest bus stop to Pena Palace.
Q. Which is the closest train station to Pena Palace?
A. Portela De Sintra is the closest train station to Pena Palace.
Q. Can I park at Pena Palace?
A. Yes. You can park near the entrance located inside Pena Palace. However, it’s usually busy, so you may not get a parking spot.
Q. Are there parking facilities near Pena Palace?
A. Yes. There are several parking facilities close to Pena Palace. Sintra Parking, Pena Palace Parking, and Estacionamento Largo São Pedro Penaferrim Parking are a few parking facilities near Pena Palace.
Q. Can I walk to Pena Palace?
A. Yes. You can walk to Pena Palace. It is just 2.5 km from the city centre, but the climb is steep.
