How to travel from Sintra to Évora, Portugal

The distance between Sintra and Évora is around 154km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Sete Rios and then to Evora.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Bus

Take the bus to Evora.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Évora.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance154km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sintra and Évora

There are several options for getting from Sintra to Évora by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Sintra and Évora is around 154km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Sintra and Évora by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sintra to Évora is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Sintra and Évora, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sintra and Évora. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sintra to Évora. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Sete Rios. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Sintra and Évora. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Sintra and Évora. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sintra to Évora. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amoreiras and Estação Sete Rios. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Sintra and Évora. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 10m 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 Évora. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Sete Rios and then to Evora. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Évora is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Évora. 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 Sintra and Évora. The distance is around 154km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sintra to Évora is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

How do I get from Sintra to Évora

Compare travel optionsbetween Sintra and Évora

Transport options from Sintra to Évora
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€15($15)
4 times a day163km (101 miles)
Bus
2h 10m
€16($16)
every 4 hours158km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€22($22)
on demand154km (96 miles)

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Airports near Évora

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Évora
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Évora
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
304km (189 miles) from Évora