The average train between Porto and Sintra takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Porto 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 hourly between Porto and Sintra. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Porto is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Sintra at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Porto to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Porto station and arriving at Sintra station via Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Porto to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Porto Campanha station.
Porto to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Sintra station.
The distance between Porto and Sintra is 269.2 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Porto Campanha to Sintra via Lisboa Oriente in around 3h 40m.