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How to get fromMadrid to Sintra Stationby plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Sintra Station by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Fly, line 18200 train

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane MAD - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintratrain train
    4h 38m
    €35–187

  2. Bus via Lisboa Oriente

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus bus
    8h 21m
    €43–107

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain train Re / ...
    10h 49m
    €89–149

  4. Drive 623.8 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Sintra Stationcar car 623.8 km
    6h 34m
    €99–143

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cascaisbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 2m
    €45–102

Madrid to Sintra Station by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Sintra Station, Portugal?

Rede Expressos operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 7h 29m. Gipsyy Portugal also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sintra via Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 10h 49m.

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