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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sintra is to bus via Lisboa Oriente which costs €50 - €160 and takes 25h 53m.

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 €55 - €250.

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 - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Sintra via Lisbon - Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

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 9m and costs €130 - €290.

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 bus from?

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

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 €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Lisboa Oriente, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 25h 53m.

Where does the Lyon to Sintra bus arrive?

Lyon to Sintra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lisbon - Sete Rios station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 5:19 PM in Lyon and 4:19 PM 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.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9586+ 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 14m
€58–249
Bus via Lisboa Oriente
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Lisbonbus FlixBus N1149
25h 53m
€53–156
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 Cacerestrain Alv / ...
4. Take the bus from Caceres to Lisbon - Orientebus
18h 9m
€131–287
Drive 1,693.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sintracar 1,693.1 km
16h 16m
€259–374
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
€67–296
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 25m
€101–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Lisbon - Sete Riosbus BlaBlaCar Bus
27h
€115–156
Bus via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
28h 43m
€60–211

Lyon to Sintra by train and bus

7Weekly Services

18h 9mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,456.3 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Lisbon twice daily. Tickets cost €50–140 and the journey takes 24h 55m.

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