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

The cheapest way to get from Mijas to Sintra is to bus via Mérida which costs €45 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mijas to Sintra is to fly and line 18200 train which takes 5h 3m and costs €45 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Mijas and Sintra?

No, there is no direct bus from Mijas to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Rotonda del 600 and arriving at Av Movimento das Forças Armadas 48 via Malaga Eeaa, Mérida and CascaiShopping. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Mijas and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Mijas to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Torreblanca Del Sol and arriving at Sintra via Malaga Maria Zambrano, Ciudad Real-Central, Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

How far is it from Mijas to Sintra?

The distance between Mijas and Sintra is 526 km. The road distance is 604.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mijas to Sintra without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 58m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Mijas to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mijas to Sintra bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mijas to Sintra train from?

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

Train or bus from Mijas to Sintra?

The best way to get from Mijas to Sintra is to bus via Mérida which takes 13h 30m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 15h 22m.

Where does the Mijas to Sintra bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mijas and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Mijas. It is currently 7:53 PM in Mijas and 6:53 PM in Sintra.

Where does the Mijas to Sintra train arrive?

Mijas to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Ciudad Real-Central station.

Can I drive from Mijas to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Mijas to Sintra is 604 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Mijas to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9534+ hotels available in Sintra.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Mijas 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, 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
5h 3m
€45–195
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Sevilla-Santa JustaAvn / ...
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Lisboa Oriente
12h 58m
€35–111
Train, bus via Faro
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-CentralAve
2. Take the bus from Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses to Huelva
3. Take the bus from Huelva to Faro
4. Take the train from Faro to EntrecamposIc
13h 34m
€47–173
Drive 604.5 km
1. Drive from Mijas to Sintra604.5 km
7h 33m
€95–138
Bus via Mérida
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to MeridaAlsa
2. Take the bus from Mérida to Cascais - Br São JoãoMadrid
13h 30m
€50–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fuengirola to Ronda
2. Take the bus from Ronda to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses
3. Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) to Lisbon - Oriente
15h 8m
€68–110
Train
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Ciudad Real-CentralAve
2. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to BadajozRe
3. Take the train from Badajoz to EntroncamentoRe
4. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa OrienteRe / ...
15h 22m
€84–183

Mijas to Sintra by bus and train

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12h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 526.1 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Rotonda del 600 to Av Movimento das Forças Armadas 48 via Isla, Malaga Eeaa, Mérida, and CascaiShopping in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Torreblanca Del Sol to Sintra via Málaga M.z. Cercanías, Malaga Maria Zambrano, Ciudad Real-Central, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 15h 22m.

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