The average train between Bilbao and Sintra takes 29h 25m and the fastest train takes 25h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Bilbao to Sintra. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Bilbao and Sintra. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Sintra at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 29h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Sintra station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.
Bilbao to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lisboa Oriente station.
The distance between Bilbao and Sintra is 733.8 km. The road distance is 1,260 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Sintra via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 16h 26m.