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The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leiria to Sintra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiria to Sintra will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 2 buses from Leiria to Sintra, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 116 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 20 m 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.

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Buses from Leiria to Sintra run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £10 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:35, the last at 20:45. The fastest coach covers the 116 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 116 km |
Average bus duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 6:35 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leiria to Sintra.
The table below shows live departures for Leiria to Sintra coaches for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:45 Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h40 | 12:25 Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges | 8h00 | 19:35 Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:15 Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h55 | 17:10 Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges | 6h20 | 23:50 Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:15 Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h40 | 19:55 Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:45 Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h55 | 22:40 Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Small art museum in São Martinho with changing exhibitions focused on Portuguese modern and contemporary artists.
Compact museum displaying regional archaeological finds that help explain Sintra’s long human history.
Museum presenting local natural history collections, archaeology and regional heritage in Sintra’s historic centre.
Historic heart of Sintra with tiled facades, small lanes, palace views and easy access to major sights.
Dramatic clifftop viewpoint on the Atlantic coast, prized for sunsets, sea air and broad ocean panoramas.
Forested park around Pena Palace with lakes, pavilions and shaded paths ideal for a longer scenic walk.
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.
Small cheesecake-like tart of fresh cheese, sugar, eggs and cinnamon. A historic Sintra pastry linked to the town’s convent and bakery traditions.
Traditional Portuguese salted cod, often baked with cream, onions and potatoes. A classic comfort dish widely eaten in Sintra and across Portugal.
Long-established Sintra restaurant serving Portuguese classics and regional specialities in a refined yet traditional setting.
Popular casual spot for petiscos, local wine and Portuguese comfort food, close to Sintra’s historic centre.
Historic restaurant known for traditional Portuguese dishes and old-world dining rooms in the heart of Sintra.
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiria 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.

Most Leiria to Sintra buses use the Leiria, Estação Rodoviária to Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) station pair, with some services arriving at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul. Use this guide to compare Leiria and Sintra bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 is available at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul. ATMs are available at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul.
Ticket office support is available at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul.
Available at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul: Station is wheelchair accessible.
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