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

The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Silves is to bus which costs €12 - €35 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sintra to Silves is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Sintra and Silves?

No, there is no direct train from Sintra to Silves. However, there are services departing from Sintra and arriving at Silves via Entrecampos and Tunes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Sintra to Silves?

The distance between Sintra and Silves is 278 km. The road distance is 272 km.

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

The best way to get from Sintra to Silves without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €12 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Sintra to Silves, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Silves train from?

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

Train or bus from Sintra to Silves?

The best way to get from Sintra to Silves is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €12 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €45 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Sintra to Silves train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sintra to Silves?

Yes, the driving distance between Sintra to Silves is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Sintra to Silves.

Where can I stay near Silves?

There are 9248+ hotels available in Silves.

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Silves90 | Lisboa
4h 38m
€12–34
Bus via Armacao De Pera, Bus Station (Via Dorsal)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Armação de Pêra - Centro de Saúde1012 / ...
6h 11m
€10–36
Train
1. Take the train from Entrecampos to TunesIc
5h 19m
€16–42
Drive 272 km
1. Drive from Sintra to Silves272 km
2h 46m
€43–61
Line 18400 train, fly, train
1. Take the train from Sintra to Lisboa Oriente
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Faro Airport (FAO)LIS - FAO
3. Take the train from Faro to Silves
5h 32m
€50–189

Sintra to Silves by train and bus

28Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

€12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.2 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Rede Expressos operates a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Silves 4 times a day. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Entrecampos to Tunes 5 times a day. Tickets cost €11–25 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

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