The average train between Coimbra and Sintra takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Coimbra 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 hourly between Coimbra and Sintra. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Coimbra is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Sintra at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 42m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

2h 51m • 1 change

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3h 50m • 1 change

2h 32m • 1 change

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2h 48m • 1 change

3h 50m • 1 change

2h 32m • 1 change

2h 32m • 1 change

2h 48m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Coimbra to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Coimbra station and arriving at Sintra station via Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Coimbra to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Coimbra-B station.
Coimbra to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Sintra station.
The distance between Coimbra and Sintra is 176.5 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Coimbra-B to Sintra via Lisboa Oriente in around 2h 31m.