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

The cheapest way to get from Faro to Sintra is to bus via Albufeira which costs €12 - €50 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Faro to Sintra is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Faro and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Faro to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Faro and arriving at Sintra via Entrecampos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Faro to Sintra?

The distance between Faro and Sintra is 321 km. The road distance is 297.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Faro to Sintra without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €14 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Faro to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Faro to Sintra train from?

Faro to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Faro station.

Train or bus from Faro to Sintra?

The best way to get from Faro to Sintra is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €14 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €90 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Faro to Sintra train arrive?

Faro to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entrecampos station.

Can I drive from Faro to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Faro to Sintra is 298 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Faro to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9554+ hotels available in Sintra.

Faro to Sintra - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Faro to Sintra by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Faro to EntrecamposIc
4h 21m
€14–41
Bus via Albufeira
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbon1010 / ...
5h 5m
€13–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios93 | Vila Real S António / ...
4h 33m
€16–85
Drive 297.8 km
1. Drive from Faro to Sintra297.8 km
2h 58m
€46–67
Fly, line 18200 train
1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)FAO - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintra
3h 19m
€43–190

Faro to Sintra by train

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.6 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Faro, Portugal and Sintra, Portugal?

Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Faro to Entrecampos 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–26 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios hourly. Tickets cost €2–18 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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