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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Sintra is to fly which costs €85 - €240 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Sintra is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Sintra?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Sintra via Durrës, Brignole Fs/, Genoa and Lisbon - Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Athens to Sintra?

The distance between Athens and Sintra is 2939 km. The road distance is 4123.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Sintra without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 0h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Athens to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Sintra bus from?

Athens to Sintra bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Sintra?

The best way to get from Athens to Sintra is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Athens to Sintra bus arrive?

Athens to Sintra bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Sintra?

Sintra is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 1:10 AM in Athens and 11:10 PM in Sintra.

Can I drive from Athens to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Sintra is 4123 km. It takes approximately 41h 15m to drive from Athens to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9512+ hotels available in Sintra.

Athens to Sintra - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Sintra by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)ATH - LIS
8h 21m
€87–232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Elbasan
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Montpellier
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Zaragoza-Delicias
5. Take the bus from Zaragoza to Lisbon - Oriente
2d
Drive 4,123.3 km
1. Drive from Athens to Sintra4,123.3 km
41h 15m
€735–1,062
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to LarissaIc
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-DeliciasAve
5. Take the bus from Zaragoza to Lisbon - Oriente
2d 4h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Elbasan
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
4. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lisbon - Oriente
2d 10h
Bus via Genoa
1. Take the bus from Athens to Durrës
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Genova Piazza della Vittoria
3. Take the bus from Genoa to Lisbon
2d 11h
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Huelva Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Huelva to Lisboa - Sete Rios
3d 8h
€193–328
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Sintra
42h 20m
€756–1,095

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) flights

15Weekly Planes

4h 30mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Sintra.

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Distance: 2,939.3 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Sintra, Portugal?

Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Sintra via Elbasan, Tirana, Barcelona - North Bus Station, Lisbon - Oriente, and Lisboa Oriente in around 2d 10h.

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