The average train between Madrid and Sintra takes 14h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Sintra. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Sintra at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Badajoz and take an average of 14h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Sintra station via Badajoz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
Madrid to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lisboa Oriente station.
The distance between Madrid and Sintra is 518.2 km. The road distance is 762 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sintra via Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 10h 30m.
