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 €75 - €200 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 27m 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 €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 27m and costs €40 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €300 and takes 23h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 28h 18m.

What is the time difference between Nice and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Nice. It is currently 2:29 PM in Nice and 1:29 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 5m to drive from Nice to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9533+ 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
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)NCE - LIS
6h 27m
€44–216
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St CharlesTgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to BadajozAlv
4. Take the train from Badajoz to EntroncamentoRe
5. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa OrienteRe / ...
23h 10m
€176–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to LisbonFlixBus N1138 / ...
28h 18m
€78–198
Drive 1,817 km
1. Drive from Nice to Sintra1,817 km
17h 5m
€282–407
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)MRS - LIS
9h
€93–315
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)LYS - LIS
9h 29m
€164–415
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St CharlesTgv
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
30h 37m
€119–259

Nice to Sintra by train

7Weekly Trains

23h 10mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,513.3 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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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