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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Sintra is to bus which costs €19 - €100 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Sintra is to fly and line 18200 train which takes 4h 45m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Sintra?

No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Malaga Eeaa and arriving at Av Movimento das Forças Armadas 48 via Merida and CascaiShopping. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Málaga and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Sintra via Cordoba-Central, Puertollano, Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Málaga to Sintra?

The distance between Málaga and Sintra is 514 km. The road distance is 609.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to Sintra without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 48m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Málaga to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Sintra bus from?

Málaga to Sintra bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Eeaa station.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Sintra train from?

Málaga to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.

Train or bus from Málaga to Sintra?

The best way to get from Málaga to Sintra is to bus via Mérida which takes 11h 34m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Málaga to Sintra bus arrive?

Málaga to Sintra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Merida station.

What is the time difference between Málaga and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Málaga. It is currently 6:52 PM in Málaga and 5:52 PM in Sintra.

Where does the Málaga to Sintra train arrive?

Málaga to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cordoba-Central station.

Can I drive from Málaga to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Sintra is 610 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Málaga to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9570+ hotels available in Sintra.

Málaga to Sintra - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, line 18200 train, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Málaga to Sintra by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, line 18200 train
best
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)AGP - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintra
4h 45m
€50–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)ALSA - Ma-Sev Dir / ...
2. Take the bus from Seville to LisbonFlixBus 785 / ...
11h 38m
€19–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Sevilla-Santa JustaAvn / ...
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Lisboa Oriente
10h 48m
€31–106
Train, bus via Faro
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-CentralAve
2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa JustaAvn / ...
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Faro
4. Take the train from Faro to EntrecamposIc
11h 35m
€33–183
Drive 609.8 km
1. Drive from Málaga to Sintra609.8 km
7h 19m
€96–138
Bus via Mérida
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to MeridaAlsa
2. Take the bus from Merida to CascaisBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 34m
€48–101
Train
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-CentralAve
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 5m
€80–216

Málaga to Sintra by train and bus

21Weekly Services

10h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514.4 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Av Movimento das Forças Armadas 48 via Merida and CascaiShopping in around 11h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Sintra via Cordoba-Central, Puertollano, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 14h 5m.

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