Distance | 167 miles (269 km) |
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Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
Ticket price range | $5 - $51 |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $5 (€4) • 3 h 35 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $51 (€44) • 50 min |
Popular travel companies | Rede Expressos, TAP Portugal or Comboios De Portugal |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 167 miles (269 km) to Sintra from Porto. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Rede Expressos, TAP Portugal or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Porto to Sintra.
How to get from Porto to Sintra by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Porto to Sintra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Find the best journey between Porto and Sintra with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Comboios De Portugal and Alsa! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Comboios Portugal is the national railway company of Portugal and it operates trains to Sintra from Porto. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercidades, Interregional, Regional, and Urban trains. Intercidades are the fastest and most comfortable trains, offering direct connections between major cities. Interregional trains are slightly slower, but still offer a comfortable journey. Regional trains are the slowest, but they are the most affordable option. Urban trains are the most convenient way to get around the cities. Comboios Portugal offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Comboios Portugal are Lisbon to Porto, Lisbon to Faro, and Porto to Faro. These routes offer stunning views of the Portuguese countryside and coastline.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 3 ways to get from Porto to Sintra: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Porto to Sintra is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Sintra:
A bus is $46 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Sintra costing on average $51 (€44).
Taking a bus costs $28 (€24) less than taking a train, which costs on average $32 (€28) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Sintra from Porto is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Sintra take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 35 min on average.
Train takes on average 4 h 15 min.
You should expect to travel around 167 miles (269 km) between Porto and Sintra.
The average frequency per day from Porto to Sintra is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Porto to Sintra as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Porto to Sintra:
The following travel companies offer services from Porto to Sintra:
Yes, there are direct services available from Porto to Sintra with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sintra as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Sintra from Porto.
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