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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Sintra is to bus which costs €55 - €150 and takes 16h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Sintra is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Sintra?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Marquês Pombal via Bilbao Intermodal and Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Sintra?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Sintra via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, Entroncamento and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

How far is it from Santander to Sintra?

The distance between Santander and Sintra is 718 km. The road distance is 846.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Sintra without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 36m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Santander to Sintra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Sintra bus from?

Santander to Sintra bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Sintra train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Sintra?

The best way to get from Santander to Sintra is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 16h 26m, you could also bus via Marquês Pombal, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 16h 1m.

Where does the Santander to Sintra bus arrive?

Santander to Sintra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Sintra?

Sintra is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 10:55 AM in Santander and 9:55 AM in Sintra.

Where does the Santander to Sintra train arrive?

Santander to Sintra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Sintra is 847 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Santander to Sintra.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Sintra?

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Where can I stay near Sintra?

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane SDR - LIS
4h 34m
€84–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
16h 31m
€56–148
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Valladolidtrain Alv / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Coimbrabus
3. Take the train from Coimbra-B to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic / ...
13h 36m
€87–148
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain Alv
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain Re
4. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain Re / ...
16h 26m
€140–217
Drive 846.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Sintracar 846.8 km
8h 3m
€139–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Portobus FlixBus 783
2. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic / ...
15h 16m
€102–167
Bus via Marquês Pombal
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lisbon - Sete Riosbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 1m
€87–191

Santander to Sintra by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 718.5 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Sintra via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 16h 26m.

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