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Trip Overview

The train between Sintra and Bilbao takes 27h 17m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sintra to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 17m
Duration
1,260 km
Distance
€172
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Sintra to Bilbao train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Sintra and Bilbao. The service departs Sintra at 11:36 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bilbao at 15:53:00. All services require a transfer at Lisboa Oriente and take an average of 27h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Comboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalRenfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros27h 17m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Comboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalRenfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros27h 17m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sintra to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,259.8 km
  • Duration: 27h 17m

What companies run services between Sintra, Portugal and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Sintra to Bilbao-Abando via Lisboa Oriente, Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid Chamartín, and Miranda De Ebro in around 19h 13m.

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