How to get to Sintra from Porto

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Compare coach, train and flight for Porto to Sintra

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Porto to Sintra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a flight costs an average of £361.

Distance: 269 km

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£16

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£27

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4h 36m

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4h 6m

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5h 44m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Porto to Sintra is a coach with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Sintra:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Sintra costing on average £27.

A coach is £346 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Sintra costing on average £361.

The fastest way to travel from Porto to Sintra is by train with an average journey time of 4h 32m.

Other travel options to Sintra take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 36m.

Flight takes on average 5h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Porto and Sintra including taking a coach, train and flight.

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from Porto to Sintra

How to get to Sintra from Porto by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Porto to Sintra is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:003h35
    Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    19:35Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul
    £111One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:003h35
    Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    19:35Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul
    £111One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1935
    22:300h50
    Porto Airport
    23:20Humberto Delgado Airport
    £921One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:253h35
    Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    12:00Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • Rede Expressos
    8:303h55
    Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    12:25Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte)
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • Rede Expressos
    16:003h55
    Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    19:55Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte)
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • TAP PortugalTP1933
    21:151h00
    Porto Airport
    22:15Humberto Delgado Airport
    £921One-way
    0 changes
  • TAP PortugalTP1921
    9:001h00
    Porto Airport
    10:00Humberto Delgado Airport
    £1151One-way
    0 changes
  • TAP PortugalTP1923
    10:001h00
    Porto Airport
    11:00Humberto Delgado Airport
    £1151One-way
    0 changes

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Best day trips from Sintra by train

The most popular day trips by train from Sintra are Lisbon, Cascais, Estoril, Oeiras and Mafra. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Sintra on Omio.

A view of Lisbon

Day trip from Sintra to Lisbon by train

Why visit Lisbon for the day?

Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly Atlantic capital, known for tiled streets, yellow trams and views from Alfama. Maritime history, fado and a lively café culture give the city a relaxed but distinctive character.

A view of Cascais

Day trip from Sintra to Cascais by train

Why visit Cascais for the day?

Cascais is a stylish Atlantic seaside town known for its beaches, marina and historic centre. Once a fishing port and royal summer retreat, it feels refined yet relaxed, with ocean walks and easy access to Boca do Inferno.

A view of Estoril

Day trip from Sintra to Estoril by train

Why visit Estoril for the day?

Estoril is a refined seaside town on the Portuguese Riviera, known for its grand casino and broad beach. It pairs elegant villas and a palm-lined seafront with a calm Atlantic feel close to Lisbon.

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FAQs: Porto to Sintra

Travel to Sintra easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Porto to Sintra.

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There are 3 options to travel between Porto and Sintra including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Porto to Sintra is a coach with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Sintra:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Sintra costing on average £27.

A coach is £346 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Sintra costing on average £361.

The fastest way to travel from Porto to Sintra is by train with an average journey time of 4h 32m.

Other travel options to Sintra take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 36m.

Flight takes on average 5h 44m.

The Porto to Sintra distance is approximately 269 km.
The average frequency per day from Porto to Sintra is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Sintra as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Porto to Sintra:
  • Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Sabugo.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Porto to Sintra, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos to go to Sintra by coach.
  • Travel with TAP Portugal, azores airlines, White Airways to go to Sintra by flight.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Sintra by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Porto to Sintra with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos.
  • 9 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
Omio customers who travel from Porto to Sintra often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Coimbra, Nazaré, Cascais, Lagos. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sintra and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Porto to Sintra, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Sintra, visitors can explore the charming streets of the historic centre, visit the Sintra Museum of Modern Art, take a scenic hike in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal, and experience a guided tour of the initiation wells at Quinta da Regaleira. Notable sights include the vibrant Pena Palace, the Gothic-style Quinta da Regaleira, the Moorish Castle with its sweeping vistas, the exotic Monserrate Palace, and the historic National Palace of Sintra.
To fully explore Sintra's main attractions, including the Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and Moorish Castle, plan for at least two to three days.

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