How to travel from Sintra to Coimbra

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Compare bus and train for Sintra to Coimbra

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sintra to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 109 miles (177 km)

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$22

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$23

Average price

3h 33m

Average total duration

3h 3m

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30m

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2h 59m

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2h 29m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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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)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:20PM5h55
Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul
12:15AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$181One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Rede Expressos
12:15PM2h35
Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte)
02:50PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Comboios De PortugalIR 21810 · IC 721
08:34AM2h59
Agualva-Cacem
11:33AMCoimbra-B
$351One-way
1 transfer
Comboios De PortugalIR 21810 · IC 721
08:31AM3h02
Mira Sintra-Melecas
11:33AMCoimbra-B
$361One-way
1 transfer
Comboios De PortugalIR 21810 · IC 721 · U 16812
08:31AM3h39
Mira Sintra-Melecas
12:10PMBencanta halt
$381One-way
2 transfers
Rede Expressos
07:00AM2h35
Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte)
09:35AMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:35AM6h00
Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul
12:35PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$211One-way
1 transfer
Rede Expressos
06:45PM2h50
Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte)
09:35PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$291One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sintra and Coimbra including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Sintra to Coimbra is a train with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sintra to Coimbra costing on average $15 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Sintra to Coimbra is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Sintra to Coimbra is approximately 109 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Sintra to Coimbra is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sintra to Coimbra:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mira Sintra-Melecas and arrive in Coimbra-B.
  • Buses mostly depart from Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul and arrive in Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sintra to Coimbra, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Coimbra by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sintra to Coimbra:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Sintra to Coimbra often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Porto, Aveiro, Madrid, 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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