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 - €230 and takes 8h 11m.

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 11m and costs €85 - €230.

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, Cadorna/Piazza Della Vittoria, 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 4132.2 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 train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 11m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Barcelona, which costs and takes 2 days 11h.

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 2:42 AM in Athens and 12:42 AM in Sintra.

Can I drive from Athens to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Sintra is 4132 km. It takes approximately 41h 18m to drive from Athens to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9734+ hotels available in Sintra.

Athens to Sintra - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Sintra by plane, train, bus, car, busferry, 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)plane ATH - LIS
8h 11m
€88–224
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Ave
5. Take the bus from Zaragoza to Lisbon - Orientebus
2d 4h
Drive 4,132.2 km
1. Drive from Athens to Sintracar 4,132.2 km
41h 18m
€750–1,083
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Durrësbus
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Genova Piazza della Vittoriabusferry
3. Take the bus from Genoa to Lisbonbus
2d 11h
Bus via Barcelona
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
2d 11h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Huelvabus
3. Take the bus from Huelva to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
3d 6h
€220–293
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Sintracar
42h 20m
€763–1,105

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

20Weekly Planes

4h 26mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,939.3 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

TAP Portugal, Sky Express, and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Sintra via Tirana, Tirana, Barcelona - North Bus Station, Lisbon - Oriente, and Lisboa Oriente in around 2d 11h.

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