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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Albufeira to Sintra
Showing times and prices for 24 Aug
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 58 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
215 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Albufeira to Sintra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albufeira to Sintra will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Fast coaches
Of the 3 buses that leave Albufeira for Sintra every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 10 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:5011h00Albufeira22:50Sintra£201One-way0 changes- 12:5011h00Albufeira23:50Sintra£211One-way0 changes
- 6:1510h55Albufeira17:10Sintra£231One-way0 changes
- 6:1510h55Albufeira17:10Sintra£231One-way0 changes
- 12:5011h00Albufeira23:50Sintra£211One-way0 changes
- 11:5011h00Albufeira22:50Sintra£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Albufeira to Sintra
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Sintra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £80.
Distance: 215 km
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £140 Average Price |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Albufeira to Sintra bus times
The table below shows live departures for Albufeira to Sintra coaches for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 13:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h35 | 16:35 Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 August | |||||
| 6:15 Albufeira | 10h55 | 17:10 Sintra | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Albufeira to Sintra.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Albufeira to Sintra
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Buses from Albufeira to Sintra run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:35, the last at 22:35. The fastest coach covers the 215 km distance in 10h 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 215 km |
Average bus duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 6:35 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Albufeira to SintraYou can travel by bus between Albufeira to Sintra with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 50m
Cheapest Price
£13
FlixBus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Rede Expressos
About
Rede Expressos is a leading bus company in Portugal, providing reliable and comfortable transportation services to passengers including buses #[+journey]. It operates a fleet of modern buses, ranging from luxury coaches to double-deckers, all equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and multi-trip tickets. It also offers discounts for students, seniors, and children. Rede Expressos operates services to and from major cities and towns in Portugal, including Lisbon, Porto, Faro, and Coimbra. It also offers international routes to Spain, France, and Germany. The company operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with departures every hour. It is one of the most popular bus companies in Portugal, offering convenient and affordable transportation services to passengers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 20m
Cheapest Price
£4
Rede Expressos frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Seat reservation
Toilets
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day
Complete guide to Sintra
Things to do in Sintra
Discover the best of Sintra — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sintra trip today.
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Museu Arqueológico de São Miguel de Odrinhas
Compact museum displaying regional archaeological finds that help explain Sintra’s long human history.
Museu de História Natural de Sintra
Museum presenting local natural history collections, archaeology and regional heritage in Sintra’s historic centre.
- Must visit
Centro Histórico de Sintra
Historic heart of Sintra with tiled facades, small lanes, palace views and easy access to major sights.
- Must visit
Cabo da Roca
Dramatic clifftop viewpoint on the Atlantic coast, prized for sunsets, sea air and broad ocean panoramas.
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Parque da Pena
Forested park around Pena Palace with lakes, pavilions and shaded paths ideal for a longer scenic walk.
- Vegetarian
Travesseiro de Sintra
Pillow-shaped puff pastry filled with almond and egg-yolk cream. Sintra’s best-known sweet, long tied to local pastry shops and day trips from Lisbon.
- Vegetarian
Queijada de Sintra
Small cheesecake-like tart of fresh cheese, sugar, eggs and cinnamon. A historic Sintra pastry linked to the town’s convent and bakery traditions.
- Gluten-free
Bacalhau com natas
Traditional Portuguese salted cod, often baked with cream, onions and potatoes. A classic comfort dish widely eaten in Sintra and across Portugal.
Incomum by Luís Santos
Long-established Sintra restaurant serving Portuguese classics and regional specialities in a refined yet traditional setting.
Romaria de Baco
Popular casual spot for petiscos, local wine and Portuguese comfort food, close to Sintra’s historic centre.
Tascantiga
Historic restaurant known for traditional Portuguese dishes and old-world dining rooms in the heart of Sintra.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Portugal: Sintra is pricier than many inland towns, with higher tourist dining and lodging costs, but local buses and trains from Lisbon remain fairly affordable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for a simple meal or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- €18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service; in cafés and taxis, small change or rounding up is typical.
CP App
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €0.75
- Day pass
- €6.70
To the city centre
Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) -> Sintra station
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Buy and validate your CP ticket before boarding; Lisbon Urban Train fares for Sintra are zone-based and use the Navegante Occasional card.
- The CP Train&Bus Sintra ticket is temporarily suspended. If you need palace buses, buy separate tickets after arrival in Sintra.
FAQs: Albufeira to Sintra coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albufeira to Sintra by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sintra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Albufeira to Sintra can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Albufeira to Sintra is £27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Albufeira to Sintra is 10h 50m to travel the 215 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Albufeira to Sintra leaves at 6:35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Albufeira to Sintra leaves at 22:35.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Albufeira to Sintra with Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Albufeira to Sintra, you can count on Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Sintra. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Albufeira and Sintra and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Sintra from Albufeira is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 10h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Albufeira to Sintra is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Albufeira and Sintra including taking a coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Albufeira to Sintra:
- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Albufeira to Sintra for coach company Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Albufeira to Sintra depends on the coach companies:
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Albufeira to Sintra.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Albufeira to Sintra:
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Albufeira to Sintra:
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Albufeira to Sintra. The following conditions apply:
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Albufeira to Sintra with the following coach company: Rede Expressos, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Albufeira to Sintra with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Albufeira to Sintra with the following coach company: Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Albufeira and Sintra
Most Albufeira to Sintra buses use the Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade to Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul station pair. Use this guide to compare Albufeira and Sintra bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Albufeira
Arrival bus stations in Sintra
Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade
Albufeira, Terminal RodoviárioRua Paul Harris, 8200-125 Albufeira, Portugal
City-centre transport
Getting to Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário from Albufeira city centre
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário is 1 km from Albufeira city centre. Public transport options include:
BusGiro 10 · 14m · £3 · every ~31 min
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário bus station facilities and services
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and snack bar (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário: Elevators, ramps.
Which Sintra station do buses from Albufeira arrive at?
Buses from Albufeira to Sintra arrive at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul. Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul is from Sintra city centre.
Sintra, Portela Estacao SulPortela de Sintra (Estação) P11 Entrada Sul, 2710-432 Sintra, Portugal
City-centre transport
Getting to Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul from Sintra city centre
Bus1234, 1252, 1620, 1623, 1626, 1629, 1630 · 0m · £2 · every ~14 min
Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul bus station facilities and services
Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul. ATMs are available at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul: Station is wheelchair accessible.
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