The average train between Bilbao and Sintra takes 27h 27m and the fastest train takes 25h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week 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 5:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 27h 27m. 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-Abando station and arriving at Lisboa Oriente station via Madrid Chamartín station, Badajoz station and Entroncamento station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.
Bilbao to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Lisboa Oriente station.
The distance between Bilbao and Sintra is 733.8 km. The road distance is 881 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Sintra via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 16h 45m.
