There are 5 ways to get from Sintra to Porto 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.
Recommended option
Line 18400 train, train • 4h 22m
25€ - 38€
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 24m
16€ - 24€
3 alternative options
Bus via Lisboa - Oriente • 5h 31m
19€ - 24€
Drive • 3h 7m
35€ - 60€
Line 18400 train, fly • 3h 30m
32€ - 111€
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- Inter-regional travel is permitted
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Porto is to bus which costs 15€ - 25€ and takes 4h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Sintra to Porto is to drive which costs 35€ - 60€ and takes 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Sintra to Porto. However, there are services departing from Sintra and arriving at Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas via Lisboa - Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Sintra and Porto is 269 km. The road distance is 330.6 km.
The best way to get from Sintra to Porto without a car is to line 18400 train and train which takes 4h 22m and costs 25€ - 40€.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Sintra to Porto, including transfers.
Sintra to Porto train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Sintra station.
The best way to get from Sintra to Porto is to line 18400 train and train which takes 4h 22m and costs 25€ - 40€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 15€ - 25€ and takes 4h 24m.
The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Sintra to Porto train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas station.

- Distance: 269.2 km
- Duration: 4h 22m
What companies run services between Sintra, Portugal and Porto, Portugal?
You can take a train from Sintra to Porto via Lisboa - Oriente in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Porto hourly. Tickets cost 14€ - 18€ and the journey takes 3h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 190€

Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Sintra to Lisboa - Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 4€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 2€ - 4€
Train from Lisboa - Oriente to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 23€ - 35€

Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 707 22 33 44
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 18€
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt

- info@citiexpress.eu
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 18€
- Website
- Citi Express

- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 22€
- Website
- RenEX

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lisbon, Lisbon to Porto, Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 21€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sintra to Porto is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Sintra to Porto.
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