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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Sintra is to bus and train which costs €50 - €150 and takes 15h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Sintra?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Sintra via Porto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Sintra via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

How far is it from Santander to Sintra?

The distance between Santander and Sintra is 725 km. The road distance is 846.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Sintra without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 48m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Santander to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Sintra bus from?

Santander to Sintra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Sintra train from?

Santander to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Sintra?

The best way to get from Santander to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Vila Nova de Gaia, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 15h 25m, you could also train, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 16h 23m.

Where does the Santander to Sintra bus arrive?

Santander to Sintra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Porto station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 12:24 PM in Santander and 11:24 AM in Sintra.

Where does the Santander to Sintra train arrive?

Santander to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Sintra is 847 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Santander to Sintra.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Sintra?

Book your Santander to Sintra bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9534+ hotels available in Sintra.

Santander to Sintra - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Santander 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 from Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)SDR - LIS
6h 49m
€86–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
16h 31m
€40–167
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to ValladolidAlv / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Guarda
3. Take the train from Guarda to Lisboa OrienteIc / ...
14h 48m
€60–135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to PortoFlixBus 783
2. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa OrienteIc / ...
15h 16m
€54–147
Drive 846.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Sintra846.8 km
8h 3m
€134–194
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BIO - LIS
7h
€52–237
Bus, bus to Asturias Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Oviedo
2. Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]
3. Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)OVD - LIS
8h 16m
€61–290
Bus via Vila Nova de Gaia
1. Take the bus from Santander to PortoFlixBus 783
2. Take the bus from Porto to Sintra1007
15h 25m
€61–121
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to BadajozAlv
3. Take the train from Badajoz to EntroncamentoRe
4. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa OrienteRe / ...
16h 23m
€93–200

Santander to Sintra by train, foot, and bus

11Weekly Services

14h 48mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 725.3 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Sintra via Porto in around 15h 25m.

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