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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sintra to Faro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sintra to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a flight costs an average of €451.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €451 Average price | €77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Sintra to Faro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sintra to Faro:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sintra to Faro costing on average €23.
A train is €428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sintra to Faro costing on average €451.
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €55. The journey takes 3h 41m versus 2h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Sintra to Faro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sintra to Faro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:35 AM 11h45 Sintra 5:20 PM Faro €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:35 AM 11h45 Sintra 5:20 PM Faro €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:45 PM 10h15 Sintra 5:00 AM Faro €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:20 PM 11h40 Sintra 5:00 AM Faro €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sintra to Faro:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sintra to Faro costing on average €23.
A train is €428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sintra to Faro costing on average €451.
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sintra and Faro as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sabugo and arrive in Faro station.
- Buses mostly depart from Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul and arrive in Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Faro by bus.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Faro by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Faro by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
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