How to travel from Coimbra to Sintra

There are 2 options to travel between Coimbra and Sintra including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Coimbra to Sintra is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Sintra:

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Sintra costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Coimbra to Sintra is by train with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to Sintra take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

The distance from Coimbra to Sintra is approximately 109 miles (177 km).

The average frequency per day from Coimbra to Sintra is:

• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Sintra as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coimbra to Sintra:

• Trains mostly depart from Coimbra-B and arrive in Mira Sintra-Melecas.
• Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coimbra to Sintra, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Sintra by bus.
• Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Sintra by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Coimbra to Sintra:

• 3 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Coimbra to Sintra often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Porto, Nazaré, Cascais, Lagos. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sintra and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Sintra to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Sintra, you can explore the charming streets of the historic center, visit the Sintra Museum of Modern Art, and take a scenic hike in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal at a local restaurant and experience a guided tour of the mysterious initiation wells at Quinta da Regaleira. Don't miss the best sights like the vibrant Pena Palace, the UNESCO-listed Quinta da Regaleira, the medieval Moorish Castle, the exotic Monserrate Palace, and the historic National Palace of Sintra.

Typically, spending two to three days in Sintra allows you to explore its main attractions, including the Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and Moorish Castle, while enjoying the town's stunning landscapes and charming atmosphere.