What is the cheapest way to get from Algarve to Sintra?

The cheapest way to get from Algarve to Sintra is to line 89 bus and line 28 bus and bus and line 18200 train which costs €14 - €50 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Algarve to Sintra?

The fastest way to get from Algarve to Sintra is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €60.

How far is it from Algarve to Sintra?

The distance between Algarve and Sintra is 278 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.

How do I travel from Algarve to Sintra without a car?

The best way to get from Algarve to Sintra without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €16 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Algarve to Sintra?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Algarve to Sintra, including transfers.

Train or bus from Algarve to Sintra?

The best way to get from Algarve to Sintra is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €16 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €100 and takes 5h 19m.

Can I drive from Algarve to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Algarve to Sintra is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Algarve to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9558+ hotels available in Sintra.

Algarve to Sintra - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 89 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Algarve to Sintra by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Messines - Alte to Sete RiosIc
5h 3m
€16–67
Line 89 bus, line 28 bus, bus, line 18200 train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alte to Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines89
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira28 / ...
3. Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbon
4. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintra
6h 37m
€14–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios90 | Lagos
5h 19m
€25–97
Drive 262.9 km
1. Drive from Algarve to Sintra262.9 km
2h 39m
€41–58

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Algarve to Sintra.

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Distance: 278.2 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Algarve, Portugal and Sintra, Portugal?

Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Messines - Alte to Sete Rios 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios 4 times a day. Tickets cost €10–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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