There are 10 ways to get from Granada to Sintra by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
best- Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane GRX - LIS
6h 43m€86–366Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)bus
- Take the bus from Seville to Farobus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
12h 21m€65–159Train, bus
- Take the train from Granada to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Avn
- Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Lisboa Orientebus
11h 24m€78–129Train, bus via Faro
- Take the train from Granada to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Avn
- Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Farobus
- Take the train from Faro to Entrecampostrain Ic
12h 2m€90–148Drive 650.2 km
- Drive from Granada to Sintracar 650.2 km
7h 39m€107–154Train to Málaga Airport, fly, line 18200 train
- Take the train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane AGP - LIS
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintratrain
6h 15m€76–266Train to Seville Airport, fly
- Take the train from Granada to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
- Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane SVQ - LIS
7h 28m€95–253Train to Almería Airport, fly
- Take the train from Granada to Almeriatrain
- Fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LEI - LIS
10h 7m€138–358Train, bus via Badajoz
- Take the train from Granada to Cordoba-Centraltrain Avn / ...
- Take the bus from Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses to Badajozbus
- Take the bus from Badajoz to Lisbon - Sete Riosbus
12h 31m€96–138Train
- Take the train from Granada to Cordoba-Centraltrain Avn / ...
- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Puertollanotrain Ave
- Take the train from Puertollano to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain Re
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain Re / ...
13h 52m€112–201
Granada to Sintra by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Granada to Sintra is to train and bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Granada to Sintra is to train and fly and line 18200 train which takes 6h 15m and costs €75 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Granada to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Granada Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Marquês Pombal via Seville, Terminal Rodoviário de Faro and Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Granada to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Granada and arriving at Sintra via Cordoba-Central, Puertollano, Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
The distance between Granada and Sintra is 553 km. The road distance is 650.2 km.
The best way to get from Granada to Sintra without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 24m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Granada to Sintra, including transfers.
Granada to Sintra bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Granada Estación de Autobuses station.
Granada to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Granada station.
The best way to get from Granada to Sintra is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €85 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 12h 21m, you could also train, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 13h 52m.
What companies run services between Granada, Spain and Sintra, Portugal?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Sintra - Estação via Seville, Faro, Terminal Rodoviário de Faro, Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, Sete Rios, Marquês Pombal, and Lisboa - Marquês de Pombal in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–290
Flights from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–350
Flights from Málaga Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–180
Flights from Almería Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–380
Flights from Almería Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–320
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Puertollano
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Puertollano to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Seville to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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Booking & Getting There
Granada to Sintra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) station.
Sintra is 1h behind Granada. It is currently 11:47 PM in Granada and 10:47 PM in Sintra.
Granada to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cordoba-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Granada to Sintra is 650 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Granada to Sintra.
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