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

The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sintra to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Sintra and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Sintra to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Portela de Sintra and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via Fátima EN356, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris Gare de Lyon and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Sintra to Athens?

The distance between Sintra and Athens is 2939 km. The road distance is 4131.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sintra to Athens without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 2 days 6h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Sintra to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Athens bus from?

Sintra to Athens bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Portela de Sintra station.

Bus or fly from Sintra to Athens?

The best way to get from Sintra to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Sintra to Athens bus arrive?

Sintra to Athens bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Fátima station.

What is the time difference between Sintra and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Sintra. It is currently 10:55 AM in Sintra and 12:55 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Sintra to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Sintra to Athens is 4131 km. It takes approximately 41h 19m to drive from Sintra to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12395+ hotels available in Athens.

Sintra to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LIS - ATH
7h 47m
€87–271
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
2d 6h
Drive 4,131.4 km
1. Drive from Sintra to Athens4,131.4 km
41h 19m
€748–1,080
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Genoa
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to ChiassoEc
3. Take the bus from Chiasso to Pristina
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníki
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
2d 13h
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Portela de Sintra to Terminal Rodoviário de Fátima
2. Take the bus from Fátima EN356 to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
3. Take the bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Tirana
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Station
2d 15h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Barcelona
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasan
4. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athens
2d 16h
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lisboa - Sete Rios to Huelva
2. Take the bus from Huelva Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Athens
3d 8h
€193–327
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sintra to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
42h 37m
€761–1,089

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,939.3 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Sintra, Portugal and Athens, Greece?

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portela de Sintra to Athens Larissis Station via Terminal Rodoviário de Fátima, Fátima EN356, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare de Lyon, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 2d 15h.

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