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Museu de Arte Moderna de Sintra
Small art museum in São Martinho with changing exhibitions focused on Portuguese modern and contemporary artists.
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aveiro to Sintra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aveiro to Sintra will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
To travel from Aveiro to Sintra you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Aveiro to Sintra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 214 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Aveiro to Sintra trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AP 122 · IR 30813 · IR 21813 | 12:16 Aveiro station | 4h53 | 17:09 Sabugo | 2 changes | |
IC 524 · IR 21813 | 13:27 Aveiro station | 3h30 | 16:57 Mira Sintra-Melecas | 1 change | |
IC 524 · IR 21813 · IR 30813 | 13:27 Aveiro station | 3h42 | 17:09 Sabugo | 2 changes | |
| Monday 24 August | |||||
![]() | 2:13 Aveiro | 4h32 | 6:45 Sintra | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:16 Aveiro | 2h59 | 9:15 Sintra | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:16 Aveiro | 2h59 | 10:15 Sintra | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:27 Aveiro | 3h18 | 10:45 Sintra | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:16 Aveiro | 3h09 | 11:25 Sintra | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:27 Aveiro | 3h18 | 12:45 Sintra | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Aveiro to Sintra run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:44, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 7:44 |
Last train 21:15 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Sintra — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sintra trip today.
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 Aveiro to Sintra by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sintra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aveiro to Sintra trains use the Aveiro to Mira Sintra-Melecas station pair. Use this guide to compare Aveiro and Sintra train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aveiro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: O Bairro, Restaurante Maré Cheia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aveiro. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aveiro. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aveiro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aveiro: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aveiro: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Moliceiro, Hotel Aveiro Palace, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa.
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