How to travel from Coimbra to Sintra

There are 2 travel options from Coimbra to Sintra: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Sintra from Coimbra is by taking a bus, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Coimbra to Sintra:

A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train with an average ticket price of $20 (€17) from Coimbra to Sintra.

The quickest way to travel from Coimbra to Sintra is by bus, which takes on average 2 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Sintra by train takes 3 h 7 min on average.

The Coimbra to Sintra distance is around 109 miles (176 km).

The average frequency per day from Coimbra to Sintra is:

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

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

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

• Most travelers catch their bus from Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) and arrive in Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul.

The following travel companies offer services from Coimbra to Sintra:

• Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Alsa or Citi Express can get you to Sintra by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Coimbra to Sintra for $4 (€3) on Omio.
• Travel with Comboios De Portugal or Intercidades for trains to Sintra. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Intercidades Coimbra to Sintra tickets on Omio for $20 (€17).

Yes, there are direct routes from Coimbra to Sintra with the following travel companies:

• You can find 3 direct buses per day to Sintra with Rede Expressos or FlixBus.

Direct services to Sintra tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.