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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Leading collection of ancient to early modern art in Portugal, including painting, sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price on 16 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 16 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 16 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 16 Sept
1 h 48 m
Buses on 16 Sept
3
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sintra to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sintra to Lisbon will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
On Wed 16 Sept, we found 3 buses from Sintra to Lisbon, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 23 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.






Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sintra to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 23 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sintra to Lisbon:
A train is £0.58 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Sintra to Lisbon costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 57m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (30m by bus vs 37m by car). Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
The table below shows live departures for Sintra to Lisbon coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:40 Sintra | 2h10 | 7:50 Lisbon | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:05 Sintra | 2h15 | 13:20 Lisbon | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:25 Sintra | 1h00 | 0:25 Lisbon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Sintra to Lisbon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £13 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 23 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 23 km |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Leading collection of ancient to early modern art in Portugal, including painting, sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts.
National museum in the former royal coach house, displaying ceremonial carriages and transport pieces from several centuries.
Contemporary art museum in Belém with Portuguese and international works, set in a modern riverside cultural complex.
Historic central square by the river, framed by arcades and grand façades, ideal for architecture, walks, and city atmosphere.
Traditional district of steep lanes, fado heritage, viewpoints, and old houses, rewarding visitors who explore on foot.
Elegant hilltop garden viewpoint with terraces, statues, and broad views over central Lisbon and the castle skyline.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potato. A beloved Lisbon comfort dish reflecting Portugal’s long tradition of preserving and cooking bacalhau.
Crisp cod fritters with shredded salt cod, egg and potato. A classic snack or starter found in tascas and family meals across Lisbon.
Rich bread-and-seafood stew with prawns, fish and shellfish, usually finished with coriander. A festive coastal dish popular in Lisbon restaurants.
Contemporary Portuguese fine dining with tasting menus and polished service. A smart choice for a special meal in central Lisbon.
Historic Belém bakery famed for traditional pastéis de nata. Fast-paced, classic setting and one of Lisbon’s essential sweet stops.
Refined restaurant focused on classic Portuguese cooking, including cod and game. Elegant but approachable dining near Chiado.
Moderate for Western Europe: lodging and dining are cheaper than Paris or London, while tourist areas cost more. Public transport is good value.
Tipping is appreciated but not expected. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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