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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sintra is to train and bus which costs €80 - €270 and takes 33h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €80 - €310.

How far is it from Cologne to Sintra?

The distance between Cologne and Sintra is 1903 km. The road distance is 2214.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Sintra without a car is to train and bus via Bordeaux which takes 23h 44m and costs €140 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cologne to Sintra, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 8:15 AM in Cologne and 7:15 AM in Sintra.

Can I drive from Cologne to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Sintra is 2214 km. It takes approximately 20h 53m to drive from Cologne to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9551+ hotels available in Sintra.

Cologne to Sintra - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Sintra by plane, 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)CGN - LIS
6h 28m
€82–303
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbon Sete Rios
23h 44m
€140–466
Drive 2,214.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Sintra2,214.2 km
20h 53m
€343–496
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)DUS - LIS
7h
€92–332
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)FRA - LIS
7h 18m
€115–330
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)EIN - LIS
8h 34m
€109–388
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BRU - LIS
8h 7m
€108–362
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris NordTha
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
29h 58m
€101–319
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lisbon - OrienteBlaBlaCar Bus
33h 17m
€84–269

Cologne to Sintra by train, subway, foot, and bus

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23h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,902.8 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Sintra, Portugal?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Swiss fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 3 times a day.

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