What is the fastest way from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Queluz?

The fastest option is Direct metered taxi (Lisbon licensed taxi operators) with a typical duration of 30 min.

What is the cheapest way from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Queluz?

The cheapest option is Metro Blue Line + CP from Sete Rios (Metropolitano + CP) at approximately €3.55.

Is the Queluz train station close to the palace?

About 1 km, 10–12 minutes walking. Follow signs for 'Palácio'.

Can I combine Queluz and Sintra in one day?

Yes — they share the same CP line. After Queluz, continue 25 minutes north to Sintra and visit Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.

What's the difference between Queluz and Sintra palaces?

Queluz is rococo, 18th-century, intimate. Sintra has multiple palaces in different styles, with the Pena Palace being romantic-Manueline revival from the 19th century.

Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Queluz: complete transport guide

Queluz is a residential town 12 km west of central Lisbon, known almost entirely for the rococo Palace and Gardens of Queluz — the Portuguese Versailles, built in the 18th century. From Humberto Delgado Airport plan 60 minutes door-to-door via Metro and CP train.

How do the options compare?

Option	Operator	Duration	Price	Frequency
Metro Blue Line + CP from Sete Rios	Metropolitano + CP	60 min	€3.55	CP every 15–20 min
Metro Yellow + CP from Rossio	Metropolitano + CP	70 min	€4.10	CP every 15 min
Direct metered taxi	Lisbon licensed taxi operators	30 min	€18–25	On demand
Uber / Bolt direct	Uber, Bolt, FreeNow	30 min	€12–18	On demand via app

Metro Blue Line + CP from Sete Rios?

Metro Red Line to Saldanha, change to Blue Line to Jardim Zoológico (Sete Rios CP station upstairs). Take the CP Sintra-line train to Queluz-Belas station (5 stops). From the station walk 10 minutes south to the palace.

Operator: Metropolitano + CP
Duration: 60 min
Price: €3.55
Frequency: CP every 15–20 min
Where to board: Metro Aeroporto → Sete Rios
Notes: Cheapest scheduled option.

Source: CP urban trains

Metro Yellow + CP from Rossio?

Alternative routing via central Lisbon: Metro to Rossio, then CP Sintra-line to Queluz-Belas.

Operator: Metropolitano + CP
Duration: 70 min
Price: €4.10
Frequency: CP every 15 min
Where to board: Metro Aeroporto → Rossio
Notes: Combine if you want to see central Lisbon first.

Source: CP urban trains

Direct metered taxi?

Direct ride via A36 or local roads. Meter-based, no motorway tolls.

Operator: Lisbon licensed taxi operators
Duration: 30 min
Price: €18–25
Frequency: On demand
Where to board: Official rank at arrivals
Notes: Useful for groups with luggage.

Source: ANA passenger info

Uber / Bolt direct?

Typically €5–10 cheaper than the metered taxi.

Operator: Uber, Bolt, FreeNow
Duration: 30 min
Price: €12–18
Frequency: On demand via app
Where to board: TVDE area at arrivals
Notes: Specify Palácio Nacional de Queluz as destination.

When should you pick each option?

Metro + CP from Sete Rios: Cheapest and fastest.
Metro + CP from Rossio: Use only if you want to stop in central Lisbon first.
Metered taxi: For groups with heavy luggage or early arrivals.
Uber / Bolt: Cheapest door-to-door.

What are the practical tips?

The palace is closed Wednesdays — visit Thu–Tue.
Combine with the historic train to Sintra: Queluz-Belas is on the same CP line, so 25 minutes more brings you to the centre of Sintra.
The Pousada Palácio de Queluz hotel occupies the former servants' quarters — lunch on the terrace overlooks the rococo gardens.
Equestrian shows take place in the historic Picadeiro Real on selected Sundays — check the official site.

Data last verified: 2026-05-13.