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

The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Faro is to bus via Albufeira which costs €10 - €50 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sintra to Faro is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Sintra and Faro?

No, there is no direct train from Sintra to Faro. However, there are services departing from Sintra and arriving at Faro via Entrecampos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Sintra to Faro?

The distance between Sintra and Faro is 321 km. The road distance is 298 km.

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

The best way to get from Sintra to Faro without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €13 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Sintra to Faro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Faro train from?

Sintra to Faro train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Entrecampos station.

Train or bus from Sintra to Faro?

The best way to get from Sintra to Faro is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €13 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €95 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Sintra to Faro train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sintra to Faro?

Yes, the driving distance between Sintra to Faro is 298 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Sintra to Faro.

Where can I stay near Faro?

There are 3790+ hotels available in Faro.

Sintra to Faro - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 18400 train

There are 5 ways to get from Sintra to Faro by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Entrecampos to FaroIc
4h 28m
€13–42
Bus via Albufeira
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeira1010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albufeira to Faro1010 / ...
5h 37m
€10–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Faro93 | Lisboa / ...
5h 3m
€19–92
Drive 298 km
1. Drive from Sintra to Faro298 km
2h 58m
€47–67
Line 18400 train, fly
1. Take the train from Sintra to Lisboa Oriente
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Faro Airport (FAO)LIS - FAO
3h 14m
€44–189

Sintra to Faro by train

35Weekly Trains

4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.5 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Entrecampos to Faro 5 times a day. Tickets cost €11–28 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Faro hourly. Tickets cost €6–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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