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

The cheapest way to get from Granada to Sintra is to train and bus which costs €50 - €150 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Granada to Sintra is to train and fly and line 18200 train which takes 6h 21m and costs €70 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Granada and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Granada to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Granada and arriving at Sintra via Cordoba-Central, Puertollano, Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.

How far is it from Granada to Sintra?

The distance between Granada and Sintra is 553 km. The road distance is 650.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Granada to Sintra without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 30m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Granada to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Granada to Sintra train from?

Granada to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Granada station.

Train, bus or fly from Granada to Sintra?

The best way to get from Granada to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 33m, you could also train, which costs €100 - €230 and takes 14h 54m.

What is the time difference between Granada and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Granada. It is currently 9:49 PM in Granada and 8:49 PM in Sintra.

Where does the Granada to Sintra train arrive?

Granada to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cordoba-Central station.

Can I drive from Granada to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Granada to Sintra is 650 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Granada to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9577+ hotels available in Sintra.

Granada to Sintra - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Granada to Sintra by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)

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 Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
best
1. Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)GRX - LIS
6h 49m
€69–255
Bus via Faro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)
2. Take the bus from Seville to Faro
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
11h 46m
€39–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Granada to Sevilla-Santa JustaAvn
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Lisboa Oriente
11h 30m
€52–149
Train, bus via Faro
1. Take the train from Granada to Sevilla-Santa JustaAvn
2. Take the bus from Seville to Faro
3. Take the train from Faro to EntrecamposIc
12h 12m
€63–167
Drive 650.4 km
1. Drive from Granada to Sintra650.4 km
7h 41m
€102–147
Train to Málaga Airport, fly, line 18200 train
1. Take the train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambrano
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)AGP - LIS
3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintra
6h 21m
€70–292
Train to Seville Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Granada to Sevilla-Santa Justa
2. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)SVQ - LIS
7h 32m
€98–275
Train to Almería Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Granada to Almeria
2. Fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)LEI - LIS
10h 28m
€112–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses
2. Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) to Lisbon - OrienteBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Granada to Cordoba-CentralAvn / ...
2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to PuertollanoAlv
3. Take the train from Puertollano to BadajozRe
4. Take the train from Badajoz to EntroncamentoRe
5. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa OrienteRe / ...
14h 54m
€103–222

Granada to Sintra by train and bus

21Weekly Services

11h 30mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 552.6 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Granada, Spain and Sintra, Portugal?

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Sintra via Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas), Lisbon - Oriente, and Lisboa Oriente in around 11h 33m.

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