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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sintra is to fly which costs €60 - €220 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sintra?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Portela de Sintra via Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

How far is it from Lyon to Sintra?

The distance between Lyon and Sintra is 1456 km. The road distance is 1693.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Sintra without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 20m and costs €200 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Lyon to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sintra bus from?

Lyon to Sintra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Sintra?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Vila Nova de Gaia, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 26h.

Where does the Lyon to Sintra bus arrive?

Lyon to Sintra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 1:48 AM in Lyon and 12:48 AM in Sintra.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sintra is 1693 km. It takes approximately 16h 16m to drive from Lyon to Sintra.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Sintra?

Book your Lyon to Sintra bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9813+ hotels available in Sintra.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LYS - LIS
6h 19m
€64–220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain Alv
4. Take the bus from Badajoz to Lisbonbus
18h 20m
€204–415
Bus via Vila Nova de Gaia
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhãbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Portela de Sintrabus 36 | Porto
26h
€130–250
Drive 1,693.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sintracar 1,693.1 km
16h 16m
€262–378
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane GVA - LIS
8h 17m
€70–271
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane MRS - LIS
7h 30m
€102–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Lisbonbus FlixBus N1149
26h 53m
€141–302
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
28h 46m
€155–307

Lyon to Sintra by train and bus

7Weekly Services

18h 20mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,456.3 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sintra, Portugal?

easyJet, TAP Portugal, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Portela de Sintra via Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã in around 26h.

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