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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sintra is to fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €70 - €270.

How far is it from Zurich to Sintra?

The distance between Zurich and Sintra is 1773 km. The road distance is 2071.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Sintra without a car is to train and bus via Bordeaux which takes 24h 12m and costs €130 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Zurich to Sintra, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Zurich to Sintra?

The best way to get from Zurich to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 37h 13m.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 9:56 PM in Zurich and 8:56 PM in Sintra.

Can I drive from Zurich to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Sintra is 2071 km. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Zurich to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9525+ hotels available in Sintra.

Zurich to Sintra - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Sintra by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)ZRH - LIS
6h 22m
€70–261
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbon Sete Rios
24h 12m
€138–455
Drive 2,071.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Sintra2,071.2 km
20h 38m
€360–520
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BSL - LIS
7h 20m
€80–290
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)GVA - LIS
9h 5m
€109–336
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Lisbon - Sete RiosBlaBlaCar Bus
33h 34m
€147–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LisbonFlixBus N1156
37h 13m
€110–249

Zurich to Sintra by train, subway, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

24h 12mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,772.7 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Sintra, Portugal?

easyJet, TAP Portugal, and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lisbon 3 times a week. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 36h 15m.

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