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 €75 - €250 and takes 6h 14m.

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 14m and costs €75 - €250.

How far is it from Lyon to Sintra?

The distance between Lyon and Sintra is 1450 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 which takes 19h 53m and costs €210 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Lyon to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sintra train from?

Lyon to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Sintra?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €440 and takes 19h 53m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €260 and takes 25h 28m.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 2:19 PM in Lyon and 1:19 PM in Sintra.

Where does the Lyon to Sintra train arrive?

Lyon to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sintra is 1693 km. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Lyon to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9815+ hotels available in Sintra.

Lyon to Sintra - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Lyon and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Sintra via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 53m.

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Sintra by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LYS - LIS
6h 14m
€76–245
Train
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 train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain Re
5. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain Re / ...
19h 53m
€219–433
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Lisbon - Orientebus BlaBlaCar Bus
25h 28m
€135–258
Drive 1,693.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sintracar 1,693.1 km
16h 15m
€263–380
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 14m
€88–300
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 24m
€106–335
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Jean Mace to Valence Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Valence to Lisbon Sete Riosbus FlixBus N1156
30h 7m
€149–260

Lyon to Sintra by train

7Weekly Trains

19h 53mAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,450 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

easyJet, TAP Portugal, and Iberia fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Sintra via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 19h 53m.

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