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

The cheapest way to get from Mérida to Sintra is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mérida to Sintra is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Mérida and Sintra?

No, there is no direct bus from Mérida to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Merida and arriving at Lisbon - Oriente via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Mérida and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Mérida to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Merida and arriving at Sintra via Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Mérida to Sintra?

The distance between Mérida and Sintra is 324 km. The road distance is 307 km.

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

The best way to get from Mérida to Sintra without a car is to bus via Lisboa Oriente which takes 4h 21m and costs €23 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Mérida to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mérida to Sintra bus from?

Mérida to Sintra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Merida station.

Where do I catch the Mérida to Sintra train from?

Mérida to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Merida station.

Train or bus from Mérida to Sintra?

The best way to get from Mérida to Sintra is to bus via Lisboa Oriente which takes 4h 21m and costs €23 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Mérida to Sintra bus arrive?

Mérida to Sintra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lisbon - Oriente station.

What is the time difference between Mérida and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Mérida. It is currently 2:06 PM in Mérida and 1:06 PM in Sintra.

Where does the Mérida to Sintra train arrive?

Mérida to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Badajoz station.

Can I drive from Mérida to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Mérida to Sintra is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Mérida to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9862+ hotels available in Sintra.

Mérida to Sintra - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus via Lisboa Oriente
best
1. Take the bus from Merida to Lisbon - Orientebus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 21m
€23–42
Train
1. Take the train from Merida to Badajoztrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain Re
3. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain Re / ...
6h 42m
€38–65
Drive 307 km
1. Drive from Mérida to Sintracar 307 km
3h 3m
€50–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mérida to Interface de Transportes de Setúbalbus
2. Take the train from Setúbal to Sete-Riostrain Fertagus
5h 20m
€29–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mérida to Cascais - Br São Joãobus Madrid
5h 37m
€23–43

Mérida to Sintra by bus and train

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323.9 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Merida to Lisbon - Oriente twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 29m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merida to Sintra via Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 6h 42m.

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