How to travel from Olhão to Sintra, Portugal

The distance between Olhão and Sintra is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Olhão to Sintra by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SintraOlhão if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Sintra.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisbon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Sintra.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Olhão and Sintra

There are several options for getting from Olhão to Sintra by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Olhão and Sintra is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Olhão and Sintra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Olhão to Sintra is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Olhão and Sintra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Olhão and Sintra. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Olhão to Sintra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Faro and Lisboa - Entrecampos. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Olhão and Sintra. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Olhão and Sintra. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Olhão to Sintra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisbon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Olhão and Sintra. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Olhão to Sintra. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Sintra. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Olhão and Sintra. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olhão to Sintra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Olhão and Sintra

Transport options from Olhão to Sintra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2hrs
€47($47)
every 2 hours275km (171 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€18($18)
twice daily331km (205 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€28($28)
5 times a day330km (205 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€55($55)
on demand305km (190 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