The average train between Vila Nova de Gaia and Sintra takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia and Sintra. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Vila Nova de Gaia is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Sintra at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vila Nova de Gaia to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Vila Nova de Gaia station and arriving at Sintra station via Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Vila Nova de Gaia to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Vila Nova De Gaia - Devesas station.
Vila Nova de Gaia to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Sintra station.
The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Sintra is 266.4 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Vila Nova De Gaia - Devesas to Sintra via Lisboa Oriente in around 3h 29m.