How to travel from Sintra to Coimbra

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Travel Information to Coimbra from Sintra

distanceDistance109 miles (176 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $16
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 2 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 2 h 40 min
carriersPopular travel companiesRede Expressos or Comboios De Portugal

Travel 109 miles (176 km) by train or bus between Sintra and Coimbra. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Rede Expressos or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Sintra to Coimbra.

Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sintra to Coimbra

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 9 4Cheapest
Average price 21 7Cheapest
Average duration3h 1m2h 40m
Direct Options
First departure6:54 AM12:15 AM
Last departure9:15 PM10:40 PM
No. of daily departures26
Companies
  • AP - Alfa Pendular
  • IC - Intercidades
  • Comboios De Portugal
  • FlixBus
  • BlaBlaCar
  • Rede Expressos
  • Alsa

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from Sintra to Coimbra

How to get from Sintra to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Sintra to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Rede Expressos
07:00AM2h40
Sintra
09:40AMCoimbra, Rodoviária Da Beira Litoral SA
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Rede Expressos
07:00AM2h40
Sintra
09:40AMCoimbra, Rodoviária Da Beira Litoral SA
$131One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Rede Expressos
07:00AM2h40
Sintra
09:40AMCoimbra, Rodoviária Da Beira Litoral SA
$131One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Rede Expressos
12:15PM2h40
Sintra
02:55PMCoimbra, Rodoviária Da Beira Litoral SA
$151One-way
0 transfers
Rede Expressos
06:45PM2h40
Sintra
09:25PMCoimbra, Rodoviária Da Beira Litoral SA
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:50AM5h45
Sintra
01:35PMCoimbra, Cruz Vermelha
$211One-way
1 transfer

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Travel to Coimbra from Sintra on Comboios De Portugal, FlixBus and Alsa travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Comboios Portugal is the national railway company of Portugal and it operates trains from Sintra to Coimbra. 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.

      FAQs: Travel from Sintra to Coimbra

      FAQs: Travel to Coimbra easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sintra to Coimbra.
      FAQs

      You can get from Sintra to Coimbra 2 different ways: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel to Coimbra from Sintra is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

      Taking a bus costs $12 (€10) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $16 (€14).

      The fastest way from Sintra to Coimbra is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h 40 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Coimbra that take longer:

      Getting to Coimbra by train takes 3 h 15 min on average.

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

      The average frequency per day from Sintra to Coimbra is:

      • 2 buses a day.
      • 16 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Sintra and Coimbra 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 from Sintra to Coimbra:

      • Buses from Sintra to Coimbra most often leave from Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul and arrive in Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária).

      The following travel companies offer services from Sintra to Coimbra:

      • Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Alsa can take you to Coimbra by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Sintra to Coimbra for $4 (€3).
      • Travel with Comboios De Portugal, Alfa Pendular or Intercidades to go to Coimbra by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Intercidades Sintra to Coimbra tickets on Omio for $11 (€9).

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

      • Direct bus available with Rede Expressos or FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.

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

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

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