How to get fromSintra to Alfamaby train, rideshare, towncar, subway, taxi or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sintra to Alfama by train, rideshare, towncar, subway, taxi, or car

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Line 18800 train
best
1. Take the train from Sintra to Lisboa Rossio18800 / ...
39 min
€2–15
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Sintra to Lisbon28 km
41 min
€3
Private Transfer
1. Take a town car from Sintra - Estação to Lisboa - Marquês de Pombal26 km
44 min
€11–70
Line 18400 train, subway
1. Take the train from Sintra to Reboleira18400 / ...
2. Take the subway from Reboleira to Santa ApolóniaAzul
56 min
€3–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sintra to Alfama29 km
25 min
€35–50
Drive 29 km
1. Drive from Sintra to Alfama29 km
25 min
€5–7

Sintra to Alfama by train

245Weekly Trains

39 minAverage Duration

€2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 27.2 km
Duration: 39 min

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

Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Sintra to Lisboa Rossio hourly. Tickets cost €2–15 and the journey takes 39 min.

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