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

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

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  1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, line 18200 train

    best
    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BOD - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintratrain train
    5h 38m
    €46–276

  2. Bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    19h 11m
    €39–153

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbonbus bus FlixBus N1193
    16h
    €97–147

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain train
    2. Take the train from Narbonne to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain train Alv
    4. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain train Re
    5. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain train Re / ...
    22h 17m
    €267–419

  5. Drive  1,169.1 km

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Sintracar car 1,169.1 km
    11h
    €187–270

  6. Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane TLS - LIS
    8h 8m
    €110–338

  7. Bus via Lisboa Oriente

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbonbus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    19h 7m
    €113–170

Bordeaux to Sintra by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,016.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Sintra, Portugal?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to Lisbon once daily. Tickets cost €95–150 and the journey takes 15h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Sintra via Narbonne, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 22h 17m.

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