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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sintra is to fly which costs €80 - €240 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sintra?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Av Movimento das Forças Armadas 48 via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and CascaiShopping. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sintra?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sintra is 2005 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sintra without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 44m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sintra bus from?

Edinburgh to Sintra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Sintra?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 44h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sintra bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sintra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9551+ hotels available in Sintra.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sintra by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, 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 from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)EDI - LIS
6h 56m
€84–234
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)MAN - LIS
9h 35m
€75–329
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente
33h 44m
€204–647
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Drive from Santander to Sintra
36h 25m
€340–1,084
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sintra
27h 34m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)GLA - LIS
7h 34m
€93–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Cascais
44h 49m
€141–345
Bus via Lisboa Oriente
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to London Victoria837 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente
47h 8m

Edinburgh to Sintra by train and bus

3Weekly Services

33h 44mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,005.1 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sintra, Portugal?

Ryanair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Av Movimento das Forças Armadas 48 via London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and CascaiShopping in around 44h 49m.

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