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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Sintra is to train and bus which costs €65 - €270 and takes 33h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Sintra is to fly and line 18200 train which takes 4h 4m and costs €200 - €1600.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Sintra?

The distance between Rotterdam and Sintra is 1839 km. The road distance is 2160.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Sintra without a car is to train and bus via Bordeaux which takes 22h 56m and costs €190 - €490.

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

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 10:44 PM in Rotterdam and 9:44 PM in Sintra.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Sintra is 2160 km. It takes approximately 20h 50m to drive from Rotterdam to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9554+ hotels available in Sintra.

Rotterdam to Sintra - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 18200 train

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Sintra by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, line 18200 train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)RTM - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintra
4h 4m
€209–1,534
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-ZuidEuroCity / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lisbon - OrienteBlaBlaCar Bus
33h 34m
€67–266
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbon Sete Rios
22h 56m
€194–481
Drive 2,160.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Sintra2,160.4 km
20h 50m
€382–552
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)AMS - LIS
6h 30m
€88–310
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BRU - LIS
7h 18m
€115–348
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)EIN - LIS
7h 57m
€102–326
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
29h 15m
€155–344

Rotterdam to Sintra by train, subway, foot, and bus

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22h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,838.7 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Sintra, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Sintra. However, you can fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS), walk to Aeroporto, take the subway to Oriente, walk to Lisboa Oriente, then take the line 18200 train to Sintra. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Sintra via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Bordeaux St Jean, Bordeaux, Lisbon Sete Rios, and Sete Rios in around 22h 56m.

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