How to travel from Sintra to Coimbra

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Travel Information to Coimbra from Sintra

Distance109 miles (176 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$4 - $10
Cheapest modeBus • $4 (€4) • 2 h 40 min
Fastest modeBus • $4 (€4) • 2 h 40 min
Popular 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 journey are Rede Expressos or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Sintra to Coimbra.

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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
12:15PM2h35
Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte)
02:50PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Rede Expressos
12:15PM2h35
Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte)
02:50PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Rede Expressos
12:15PM2h35
Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte)
02:50PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Comboios De PortugalIR 810 · IC 721
07:58AM3h35
Agualva-Cacem
11:33AMCoimbra-B
$311One-way
1 transfer
Comboios De PortugalIR 810 · IC 721
07:54AM3h39
Mira Sintra-Melecas
11:33AMCoimbra-B
$311One-way
1 transfer
Comboios De PortugalR 6408 · AP 135
03:07PM2h38
Agualva-Cacem
05:45PMCoimbra-B
$371One-way
1 transfer
Rede Expressos
07:00AM2h35
Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte)
09:35AMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Rede Expressos
06:45PM2h50
Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte)
09:35PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:35AM6h00
Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul
12:35PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$361One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Sintra to Coimbra

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.

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

The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Coimbra is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $4 (€4) compared to other travel options to Coimbra:

Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Sintra to Coimbra is by bus, which takes on average 2 h 40 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Train takes 2 h 52 min on average.

Coimbra is approximately 109 miles (176 km) away from Sintra.

The average frequency per day from Sintra to Coimbra is:

  • 3 buses per day.
  • 16 trains per day.

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

  • Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Sintra to Coimbra depart from Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) to Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).

The following travel companies offer services from Sintra to Coimbra:

  • Travel with Rede Expressos or FlixBus for buses to Coimbra. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Rede Expressos Sintra to Coimbra tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
  • Comboios De Portugal, Alfa Pendular or Intercidades can get you to Coimbra by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Intercidades from Sintra to Coimbra for $10 (€9) on Omio.

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

  • You can find 3 direct buses per day to Coimbra with Rede Expressos.

Direct services to Coimbra 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.

Many of our customers traveling from Sintra to Coimbra don't make Coimbra their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Coimbra are Lisbon, Porto, Aveiro, Madrid or Nazaré, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Coimbra to any of these top destinations today!

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