There are 4 ways to get from Rossio (Station) to Sintra by train, rideshare, taxi 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.
Recommended option
Line 18801 train • 53 min
3 alternative options
Rideshare • 39 min
Taxi • 22 min
Drive • 22 min
Rossio (Station) to Sintra by walk and train
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Rossio (Station) to Sintra is to line 18801 train, which costs €2 - €3 and takes 53 min.
The quickest way to get from Rossio (Station) to Sintra is to taxi which costs €45 - €60 and takes 22 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lisboa - Rossio and arriving at Sintra. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Rossio (Station) and Sintra is 23 km. The road distance is 27.8 km.
The best way to get from Rossio (Station) to Sintra without a car is to line 18801 train which takes 53 min and costs €2 - €3.
The line 18801 train from Lisboa - Rossio to Sintra takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Rossio (Station) to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Rossio station.
Rossio (Station) to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Sintra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rossio (Station) to Sintra is 28 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Rossio (Station) to Sintra.
There are 1275+ hotels available in Sintra. Prices start at €100 per night.

- Distance: 23 km
- Duration: 53 min
What companies run services between Rossio (Station), Lisboa, Portugal and Sintra, Portugal?
Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Lisboa - Rossio to Sintra hourly. Tickets cost €2 - €3 and the journey takes 40 min.

Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 808 109 110
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Rossio to Sintra
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €2 - €3

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lisbon to Sintra
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
Tele Taxis
- Phone
- +351 218 111 100
- Website
- teletaxis.pt
TaxiTours
- Phone
- +351 964 120 673
Lisbon Taxi
- Phone
- +351 302 099 910
- Website
- lisbontaxi.net
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