How to travel from Obidos to Sintra, Portugal

The distance between Obidos and Sintra is around 87km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 57min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Obidos to Sintra by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Agualva-Cacem.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lisbon Campo Grande then take the train to Sintra.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sintra.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance87km (54 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obidos and Sintra

There are several options for getting from Obidos to Sintra by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).

The distance between Obidos and Sintra is around 87km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Obidos and Sintra by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Obidos to Sintra is to drive which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €13 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Obidos and Sintra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Obidos and Sintra. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Obidos to Sintra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Agualva-Cacem. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Obidos and Sintra. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Obidos and Sintra. We recommend that you drive to Sintra. instead which will take 57min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Obidos to Sintra. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisbon Campo Grande then take the train to Sintra. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Sintra is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Sintra. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Obidos and Sintra. The distance is around 87km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obidos to Sintra is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Obidos and Sintra

Transport options from Obidos to Sintra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€9($9)
every 20 mins93km (58 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 40m
€16($16)
hourly109km (68 miles)
Drive
57min
€13($13)
on demand87km (54 miles)

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Airports near Sintra

The following major airports near Sintra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Sintra
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Sintra
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Sintra