What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Sintra?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Sintra is to bus which costs €85 - €200 and takes 16h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Sintra?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Sintra is to fly and line 18200 train which takes 5h 14m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Sintra?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Alicante and arriving at Av Movimento das Forças Armadas 48 via Estación Sur de Autobuses and CascaiShopping. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Sintra via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Alicante to Sintra?

The distance between Alicante and Sintra is 796 km. The road distance is 914.9 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Sintra without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Sintra without a car is to train which takes 14h 19m and costs €160 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Sintra?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Alicante to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Sintra bus from?

Alicante to Sintra bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Alicante station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Sintra train from?

Alicante to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train or bus from Alicante to Sintra?

The best way to get from Alicante to Sintra is to train which takes 14h 19m and costs €160 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Alicante to Sintra bus arrive?

Alicante to Sintra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Alicante. It is currently 6:26 AM in Alicante and 5:26 AM in Sintra.

Where does the Alicante to Sintra train arrive?

Alicante to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Sintra is 915 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Alicante to Sintra.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alicante to Sintra?

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Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 10106+ hotels available in Sintra.

Alicante to Sintra - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 18200 train

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There are 7 ways to get from Alicante to Sintra by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, or car

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Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport, line 18200 train
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1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane ALC - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintratrain
5h 14m
€65–200
Train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain Alv
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain Re
4. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain Re / ...
14h 19m
€161–283
Bus via Madrid
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - S-Bnd-Mad / ...
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cascaisbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 42m
€77–153
Drive 914.9 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Sintracar 914.9 km
10h
€145–210
Train to Valencia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane VLC - LIS
7h 19m
€81–244
Train via Ciudad Real
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Ciudad Real-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Badajoztrain Re
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain Re
4. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain Re / ...
15h 52m
€124–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus Alsa - 710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
16h 39m
€86–194

Alicante to Sintra by train

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Distance: 796.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Sintra via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 14h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alicante to Av Movimento das Forças Armadas 48 via Estación Sur de Autobuses and CascaiShopping in around 14h 42m.

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