How to travel from Sintra to Amarante, Portugal

The distance between Sintra and Amarante is around 381km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Porto and then to Amarante.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Porto - Campanha then take the bus to Amarante Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Amarante.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance381km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sintra and Amarante

There are several options for getting from Sintra to Amarante by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Sintra and Amarante is around 381km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Sintra and Amarante by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sintra to Amarante is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Sintra and Amarante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sintra and Amarante. We recommend that you drive to Amarante. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sintra and Amarante. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sintra to Amarante. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Porto and Porto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

FlixBus and Rodonorte run regular bus services between Sintra and Amarante. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sintra to Amarante. We recommend that you take the bus to Porto and then to Amarante. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Amarante is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Amarante. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Sintra and Amarante. The distance is around 381km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sintra to Amarante is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

How do I get from Sintra to Amarante

Compare travel optionsbetween Sintra and Amarante

Transport options from Sintra to Amarante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€31($31)
twice daily391km (243 miles)
Bus to Amarante4h 50m
€23($23)
every 20 mins399km (248 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 20m
€33($33)
6 times a week422km (262 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€55($55)
on demand381km (236 miles)

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Airports near Amarante

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Amarante
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
292km (181 miles) from Amarante
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
473km (294 miles) from Amarante