How to travel from Porto to Sintra

There are 3 options to travel between Porto and Sintra including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Porto to Sintra is a bus with an average price of kr71.

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

A bus is kr170 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Sintra costing on average kr241.

A bus is kr803 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Sintra costing on average kr874.

The fastest way to travel from Porto to Sintra is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Sintra take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 10m.

Bus takes on average 6h 53m.

The distance from Porto to Sintra is approximately 167 miles (269 km).

The average frequency per day from Porto to Sintra is:

• Around 31 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Sabugo.
• Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 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 Porto to Sintra, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines to go to Sintra by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Sintra by bus.
• Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Sintra by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Porto to Sintra with the following travel companies:

• 8 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines.
• 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy.

Omio customers who travel from Porto to Sintra often also extend their vacation to go to Lisboa - Entrecampos, Lisboa, Gare Oriente, Lisbon, Cascais, Coimbra. 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.