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Compare bus and train for Coimbra to Sintra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Sintra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Coimbra to Sintra by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Coimbra to Sintra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Sintra:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Sintra costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Sintra take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Coimbra-B and arrive in Mira Sintra-Melecas.
- Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) and arrive in Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Sintra by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Sintra by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
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