How to travel from Vilamoura to Sintra, Portugal

The distance between Vilamoura and Sintra is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Sintra.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Sintra.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance284km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilamoura and Sintra

There are several options for getting from Vilamoura to Sintra by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Vilamoura and Sintra is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Vilamoura and Sintra by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vilamoura to Sintra is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Vilamoura and Sintra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vilamoura and Sintra. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vilamoura to Sintra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Loule and Lisboa - Entrecampos. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Vilamoura and Sintra. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Vilamoura and Sintra. We recommend that you take the bus to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Sintra. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vilamoura to Sintra. We recommend that you take the bus to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Sintra. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Vilamoura and Sintra. The distance is around 284km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilamoura to Sintra is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

How do I get from Vilamoura to Sintra

Compare travel optionsbetween Vilamoura and Sintra

Transport options from Vilamoura to Sintra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
2h 25m
€55($55)
every 3 hours291km (181 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€37($37)
5 times a day313km (194 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€52($52)
on demand284km (176 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