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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Sintra is to bus which costs €60 - €150 and takes 28h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €40 - €220.

How far is it from Nice to Sintra?

The distance between Nice and Sintra is 1513 km. The road distance is 1817 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Sintra without a car is to train which takes 23h 10m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Nice to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Sintra train from?

Nice to Sintra train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Sintra?

The best way to get from Nice to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €40 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €300 and takes 23h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €150 and takes 28h 18m.

What is the time difference between Nice and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Nice. It is currently 2:21 PM in Nice and 1:21 PM in Sintra.

Where does the Nice to Sintra train arrive?

Nice to Sintra train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Nice to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Sintra is 1817 km. It takes approximately 17h 9m to drive from Nice to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9555+ hotels available in Sintra.

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

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

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Sintra via Marseille St Charles, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.

There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Sintra by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
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1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane NCE - LIS
6h 22m
€42–217
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
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 / ...
23h 10m
€165–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Lisbonbus FlixBus N1138 / ...
28h 18m
€64–148
Drive 1,817 km
1. Drive from Nice to Sintracar 1,817 km
17h 9m
€277–400
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane MRS - LIS
8h 37m
€89–255
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LYS - LIS
9h 29m
€130–447
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
30h 37m
€119–240

Nice to Sintra by train

7Weekly Trains

23h 10mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,513.3 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

easyJet, TAP Portugal, and two other airlines fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice Ville to Sintra via Marseille St Charles, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 23h 10m.

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