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

The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Istanbul is to fly which costs 6.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sintra to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

How far is it from Sintra to Istanbul?

The distance between Sintra and Istanbul is 3285 km. The road distance is 4008.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sintra to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 10h and costs 13.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Sintra to Istanbul, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Sintra to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Sintra to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs 11.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the time difference between Sintra and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Sintra. It is currently 9:17 AM in Sintra and 12:17 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Sintra to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sintra to Istanbul is 4009 km. It takes approximately 38h 43m to drive from Sintra to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4300+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sintra to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or night 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 to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul (IST)LIS - IST
8h 9m
₺5,904–18,591
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Genoa
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to VicenzaFr
3. Take the bus from Vicenza to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
2d 10h
₺13,519–21,251
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sintra to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
2d 11h
₺31,466–86,118
Drive 4,008.7 km
1. Drive from Sintra to Istanbul4,008.7 km
38h 43m
₺30,623–44,232
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)LIS - SAW
10h 41m
₺6,717–14,112
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Sete Rios to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
2d 15h
₺11,515–18,104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisboa - Sete Rios to Sevilla - Plaza de Armas
2. Take the bus from Seville Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
3d 2h
₺9,705–15,697
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Genoa
2. Take the night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Wien HbfEn
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
3d 4h
₺25,547–41,396

Sintra to Istanbul by train and bus

4Weekly Services

3d 2hAverage Duration

₺9,705Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,285.3 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Sintra, Portugal and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Sky Express, and two other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sintra - Estação to İstanbul Esenler via Lisboa - Marquês de Pombal, Marquês Pombal, Sete Rios, Lisbon - Sete Rios, Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 2d 15h.

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