There are 4 ways to get from Algarve to Sintra by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tunes to Entrecampostrain Ic
4h 7m€52–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines to Almada - Centro Sulbus 90 | Lagos
5h 21m€30–116Drive 262.9 km
- Drive from Algarve to Sintracar 262.9 km
2h 39m€41–60Bus via Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira
- Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbonbus 1010 / ...
6h 3m€30–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Algarve to Sintra is to bus via Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Algarve to Sintra is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Algarve to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Alte and arriving at Marquês Pombal via Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines and Centro Sul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Algarve to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Tunes and arriving at Sintra via Entrecampos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Algarve and Sintra is 299 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.
The best way to get from Algarve to Sintra without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Algarve to Sintra, including transfers.
Algarve to Sintra bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines station.
Algarve to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Tunes station.
The best way to get from Algarve to Sintra is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Algarve, Portugal and Sintra, Portugal?
Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Tunes to Entrecampos every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–55 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines to Almada - Centro Sul 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Tunes to Entrecampos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines to Almada - Centro Sul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Albufeira to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Algarve to Sintra bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Almada - Centro Sul station.
Algarve to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entrecampos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Algarve to Sintra is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Algarve to Sintra.
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