The average train between Faro and Sintra takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Faro to Sintra. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Faro and Sintra. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Faro is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Sintra at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Faro to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Faro station and arriving at Sintra station via Entrecampos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Faro to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Faro station.
Faro to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entrecampos station.
The distance between Faro and Sintra is 235.5 km. The road distance is 321 km.
Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Faro to Entrecampos 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 3h 32m.