From Porto to Sintra - Book Transport Tickets from EUR 35

Porto to Sintra Destination Reviews

Karthika

It is nice to have the seats shown during the ticket booking, however I got the seat at the top : ). The top floor seats have a different and lovely view from the usual ones. There is no washroom : (.

Porto to Sintra, Bus Standard AC, Gipsyy, Feb 3, 2023

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Porto to Sintra Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+2h 58m	$536.34
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	01:08	06:42	$25.99
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	05:40	09:12	$59.00
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	06:40	10:12	$59.00
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	07:40	11:22	$59.00
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	08:45	12:42	$49.90
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	09:40	13:22	$59.00
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	10:45	14:42	$49.90
Bus	Rede Expressos	Standard AC	11:05	17:15	$22.66
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	11:40	15:22	$59.00
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	12:45	16:42	$49.90
Train	Portuguese Railways	2nd Class	13:40	17:22	$42.99
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	14:40	18:12	$59.00
Bus	Rede Expressos	Standard AC	15:05	20:15	$22.66
Bus	Rede Expressos	Standard AC	16:00	20:15	$8.47
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	16:40	20:12	$59.00
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	17:40	21:22	$59.00
Bus	Rede Expressos	Standard AC	18:30	22:45	$8.47
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	19:45	23:52	$49.90
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	20:40	00:22	$59.00

How to get from Porto to Sintra

Travelling between Porto and Sintra is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 585.86 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 40.24.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Porto and Sintra depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Porto and Sintra. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 35m to reach Sintra.

How much does it cost to get from Porto to Sintra?

Travelling between Porto and Sintra can be as cheap as USD 40.24 if you opt for a TAP Portugal flight and as expensive as USD 585.86 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Porto to Sintra, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 40.61.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Porto and Sintra

TAP Portugal

Bus

Travelling from Porto to Sintra overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Porto and Sintra

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Porto and Sintra

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Transportation from Porto to Sintra

Facts about the transport from Porto to Sintra

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	50m
Earliest Departure	6:32 AM
Latest Departure	10:55 PM
Departures per day	10
Distance	230 kilometers
Transport Companies	TAP Portugal

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