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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Sintra is to bus via Lisbon - Sete Rios which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Sintra is to fly and line 18200 train which takes 4h 50m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Sintra?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Lisbon - Sete Rios via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Sintra via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Sintra?

The distance between Bilbao and Sintra is 767 km. The road distance is 881.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Sintra without a car is to bus via Lisbon - Sete Rios which takes 12h 41m and costs €65 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Bilbao to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Sintra bus from?

Bilbao to Sintra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Sintra train from?

Bilbao to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Sintra?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Sintra is to bus via Lisbon - Sete Rios which takes 12h 41m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €230 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Bilbao to Sintra bus arrive?

Bilbao to Sintra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lisbon - Sete Rios station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 6:29 PM in Bilbao and 5:29 PM in Sintra.

Where does the Bilbao to Sintra train arrive?

Bilbao to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Sintra is 881 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Bilbao to Sintra.

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

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Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9853+ hotels available in Sintra.

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

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

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Fly from Bilbao Airport, line 18200 train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BIO - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintratrain
4h 50m
€51–216
Bus via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
13h 56m
€49–135
Bus via Lisbon - Sete Rios
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lisbon - Sete Riosbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 41m
€66–108
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain Alv
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain Re
4. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain Re / ...
16h 45m
€148–226
Drive 881.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Sintracar 881.2 km
8h 20m
€144–207
Bus to Santander Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane SDR - LIS
7h 33m
€122–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lisbonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
13h 23m
€89–133

Bilbao to Sintra by bus and train

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Distance: 766.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lisbon - Sete Rios once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Sintra via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 16h 45m.

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