How to travel from Sintra to Faro

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Travel Information between Sintra and Faro

distanceDistance146 miles (235 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$13 - $49
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $13 (€12) • 3 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $49 (€44) • 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Comboios De Portugal

Travel 146 miles (235 km) by train, bus or flight between Sintra and Faro. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Sintra to Faro.

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sintra to Faro

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 12Cheapest 26 44
Average price 25Cheapest 44 82
Average duration3h 25m11h 40m45m
Direct Options
First departure7:46 AM7:50 AM9:40 AM
Last departure3:19 PM6:20 PM11:05 PM
No. of daily departures52-
Companies
  • Comboios De Portugal
  • AP - Alfa Pendular
  • FlixBus
  • BlaBlaCar
  • Rede Expressos
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Travel options
from Sintra to Faro

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
06:20PM11h40
Sintra
06:00AMFaro
$401One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
AP - Alfa Pendular
03:08PM5h15
Sabugo
08:23PMFaro station
$271One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
TAP Portugal
11:05PM0h45
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
11:50PMFaro Airport (FAO)
$1401One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
07:50AM15h50
Sintra
11:40PMFaro
$391One-way
1 transfer
TAP Portugal
09:40AM0h45
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
10:25AMFaro Airport (FAO)
$3311One-way
0 transfers
TAP Portugal
03:00PM0h45
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
03:45PMFaro Airport (FAO)
$4941One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route between Sintra and Faro with Comboios De Portugal and FlixBus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Comboios Portugal (CP) is the main travel company in Portugal operating medium and long-distance train services operating across Portugal. CP train types include International (IN) which connect Portugal with Spain and France; Alfa Pendular (AP) operating high-speed trains up to 220 km/h between Porto, Lisbon and Faro; Intercidades, long-distance trains operating up to 200km/h; Inter-Regional (IR), which offer medium distance services; and Regional, CP's local services. There are two types of fares available for CP trains: Promo (booked 5-60 days in advance and non-refundable) and Normal (refundable for a fee) available for both 1st and 2nd class tickets. Take a travel with CP between Sintra and Faro.

    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 Faro

      FAQs: Travel to Faro 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 Faro.
      FAQs

      There are 3 ways to get from Sintra to Faro: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Faro is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $13 (€12) compared to other travel options to Faro:

      A train is $16 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sintra to Faro costing on average $29 (€26).

      Taking a train costs $35 (€32) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $49 (€44).

      The fastest way to get to Faro from Sintra is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.

      Other travel options to Faro take longer:

      Bus takes on average 11 h 40 min.

      Train takes 3 h 25 min on average.

      Faro is approximately 146 miles (235 km) away from Sintra.

      The average frequency per day from Sintra to Faro is:

      • Around 2 buses per day.
      • Around 5 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Faro from 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 from Sintra to Faro:

      • Buses most often depart from Sintra at Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) and arrive in Faro at Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sintra to Faro:

      • You can go to Faro from Sintra by bus with FlixBus or Rede Expressos. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with Rede Expressos from Sintra to Faro on Omio.
      • You can go to Faro from Sintra by train with Comboios De Portugal or Alfa Pendular. You'll see cheap train tickets for $13 (€12) with Alfa Pendular from Sintra to Faro on Omio.

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

      • 2 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Faro 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 Faro.

      Your trip from Sintra to Faro doesn't have to end in Faro. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Lisbon, Seville, Lagos, Albufeira or Portimao. If you’d like to add Lisbon, Seville, Lagos, Albufeira or Portimao to your Sintra to Faro tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Faro today!

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