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

The cheapest way to get from Silves to Sintra is to bus which costs €12 - €35 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Silves to Sintra is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Silves and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Silves to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Silves and arriving at Sintra via Tunes and Entrecampos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Silves to Sintra?

The distance between Silves and Sintra is 277 km. The road distance is 272.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Silves to Sintra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs €12 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Silves to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silves to Sintra train from?

Silves to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Tunes station.

Train or bus from Silves to Sintra?

The best way to get from Silves to Sintra is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs €12 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €45 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Silves to Sintra train arrive?

Silves to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entrecampos station.

Can I drive from Silves to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Silves to Sintra is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Silves to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9503+ hotels available in Sintra.

Silves to Sintra - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Silves to Sintra by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Silves to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios90 | Lagos
3h 52m
€13–31
Bus via Armacao De Pera, Bus Station (Via Dorsal)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Armação de Pêra - Centro de Saúde to Lisbon1012 / ...
5h 24m
€11–39
Train
1. Take the train from Tunes to EntrecamposIc
5h 16m
€15–42
Drive 272.2 km
1. Drive from Silves to Sintra272.2 km
2h 47m
€43–62
Train, fly, line 18200 train
1. Take the train from Silves to Faro
2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)FAO - LIS
3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintra
4h 41m
€50–206

Silves to Sintra by bus and train

28Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Silves, Portugal and Sintra, Portugal?

Rede Expressos operates a bus from Silves to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios 4 times a day. Tickets cost €10–16 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Tunes to Entrecampos 5 times a day. Tickets cost €11–25 and the journey takes 3h 3m.

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