How to travel from Porto to Sintra, Portugal

The distance between Porto and Sintra is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Porto 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Porto (OPO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Sintra.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Sintra.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente and then to Sintra.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Sintra.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance331km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Porto and Sintra

There are several options for getting from Porto to Sintra by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Porto and Sintra is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Porto and Sintra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Porto to Sintra is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Porto and Sintra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Porto and Sintra. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Porto to Sintra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Oriente. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Porto and Sintra. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Porto and Sintra. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Porto and Sintra with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Porto and Sintra. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Porto to Sintra. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Sintra. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Porto and Sintra. The distance is around 331km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Porto to Sintra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Porto and Sintra

Transport options from Porto to Sintra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 10m
€66($66)
every 30 mins320km (199 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€21($21)
every 4 hours328km (204 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€33($33)
hourly358km (223 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€47($47)
on demand331km (206 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