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How to get fromBilbao to Sintraby plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Sintra by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Fly from Bilbao Airport, line 18200 train

    best
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BIO - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintratrain train
    5h 26m
    €56–216

  2. Bus via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    13h 55m
    €49–135

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lisbon - Sete Riosbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 40m
    €64–105

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain train Alv
    3. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain train Re / ...
    16h 45m
    €148–227

  5. Drive  881.2 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Sintracar car 881.2 km
    8h 20m
    €142–206

  6. Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus
    2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane VIT - LIS
    8h 6m
    €203–449

  7. Bus to Santander Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane SDR - LIS
    7h 33m
    €122–322

  8. Bus via Bilbao

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lisbonbus bus FlixBus N1155
    16h 10m
    €78–118

Bilbao to Sintra by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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 €60–100 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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