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

The cheapest way to get from Faro to Sintra is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 4h 1m.

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 300 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 bus which takes 4h 1m and costs €22 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 bus which takes 4h 1m and costs €22 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 4h 21m.

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 9785+ 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus 93 | Vila Real S António / ...
4h 1m
€22–50
Train
1. Take the train from Faro to Entrecampostrain Ic
4h 21m
€33–66
Drive 297.8 km
1. Drive from Faro to Sintracar 297.8 km
2h 58m
€47–67
Fly, line 18200 train
1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane FAO - LIS
2. Take the train from Entrecampos to Sintratrain
3h 8m
€55–175
Bus via Estação Oriente
1. Take the bus from Faro to Lisbonbus 1010 / ...
4h 49m
€34–102

Faro to Sintra by bus and train

112Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.4 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Rede Expressos operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Faro to Entrecampos 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 3h 32m.

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