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

The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Málaga is to bus and train which costs €50 - €160 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sintra to Málaga is to line 18400 train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Sintra and Málaga?

No, there is no direct train from Sintra to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Sintra and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Lisboa Oriente, Entroncamento, Badajoz and Puertollano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Sintra to Málaga?

The distance between Sintra and Málaga is 514 km. The road distance is 607 km.

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

The best way to get from Sintra to Málaga without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 46m and costs €55 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Sintra to Málaga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Málaga train from?

Sintra to Málaga train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa Oriente station.

Train or bus from Sintra to Málaga?

The best way to get from Sintra to Málaga is to bus which takes 12h 13m and costs €30 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 14h 34m.

What is the time difference between Sintra and Málaga?

Málaga is 1h ahead of Sintra. It is currently 6:56 PM in Sintra and 7:56 PM in Málaga.

Where does the Sintra to Málaga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sintra to Málaga?

Yes, the driving distance between Sintra to Málaga is 607 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Sintra to Málaga.

Where can I stay near Málaga?

There are 11975+ hotels available in Málaga.

Sintra to Málaga - 6 ways to travel via train, line 18400 train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Sintra to Málaga by train, plane, bus, car, or train (Renfe)

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Line 18400 train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Sintra to Lisboa Oriente
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)LIS - AGP
4h 37m
€50–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Faro
2. Take the bus from Faro to Seville
3. Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) to Malaga Eeaa
12h 13m
€32–177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Entrecampos to FaroIc
2. Take the bus from Faro to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)
3. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cordoba-CentralAvn / ...
4. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
10h 46m
€55–204
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisboa Oriente to Sevilla Santa Justa
2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Malaga Maria ZambranoAvn / ...
11h 48m
€54–155
Drive 607 km
1. Drive from Sintra to Málaga607 km
7h 25m
€96–139
Train
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to EntroncamentoRe / ...
2. Take the train from Entroncamento to BadajozRe
3. Take the train from Badajoz to PuertollanoRe
4. Take the train from Puertollano to Malaga Maria Zambrano
14h 34m
€91–194

Sintra to Málaga by train and bus

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10h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514.4 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Sintra, Portugal and Málaga, Spain?

You can take a vehicle from Sintra - Estação to Malaga Eeaa via Lisboa - Marquês de Pombal, Marquês Pombal, Estação Sete Rios, Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, Terminal Rodoviário de Faro, Faro, and Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) in around 12h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sintra to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Lisboa Oriente, Entroncamento, Badajoz, and Puertollano in around 14h 34m.

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