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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Sintra is to bus which costs €140 - €290 and takes 3 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Sintra is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs €140 - €360.

How far is it from Bucharest to Sintra?

The distance between Bucharest and Sintra is 3026 km. The road distance is 3653.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Sintra without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 11m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Bucharest to Sintra, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Sintra?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Sintra is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Ghent, which costs €150 - €280 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Sintra?

Sintra is 2h behind Bucharest. It is currently 1:09 PM in Bucharest and 11:09 AM in Sintra.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Sintra is 3654 km. It takes approximately 37h 59m to drive from Bucharest to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9533+ hotels available in Sintra.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest 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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)OTP - LIS
8h 20m
€141–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Huelva
2. Take the bus from Huelva to LisbonFlixBus 785 / ...
2d 23h
€78–231
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brussels
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbon Sete Rios
42h 11m
€175–520
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to St. Gallen(Ch)Rjx
4. Take the train from St. Gallen to GenèveIc1
5. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lisbon - Sete Rios
2d 13h
€370–568
Drive 3,653.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Sintra3,653.9 km
37h 59m
€569–822
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Ghent
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Sete Rios
2d 1h
€154–278
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Station
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 2h
€141–283
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Sintra
39h 3m
€654–947

Bucharest to Sintra by train, foot, and bus

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2d 13hAverage Duration

€370Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,025.8 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Sintra, Portugal?

Ulendo Airlink and Ryanair fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Obor to Sintra - Estação via Ghent Dampoort, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lisbon - Sete Rios, Sete Rios, Marquês Pombal, and Lisboa - Marquês de Pombal in around 2d 1h.

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