The average train between Málaga and Sintra takes 23h 8m and the fastest train takes 15h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga 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 twice daily between Málaga and Sintra. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Sintra at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Puertollano and take an average of 23h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano station and arriving at Lisboa Oriente station via Puertollano station, Badajoz station and Entroncamento station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 8m.
Málaga to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Lisboa Oriente station.
The distance between Málaga and Sintra is 493.3 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Sintra via Puertollano, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 12h 35m.
