There are 4 ways to get from Serra da Estrela to Sintra by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Sete Rios
best- Take the bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus 33 | Guarda / ...
5h 23m€63–153Drive 315.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Serra da Estrela to Sintracar 315.3 km
3h 16m€49–71Train
- Take the train from Covilha to Abrantestrain Ic
- Take the train from Abrantes to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic / ...
5h 37m€63–103Bus
- Take the bus from Covilha to Lisbonbus FlixBus N1155
6h 54m€60–92
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Serra da Estrela to Sintra is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Serra da Estrela to Sintra is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Serra da Estrela to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã and arriving at Marquês Pombal via Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Serra da Estrela to Sintra. However, there are services departing from Covilha and arriving at Sintra via Abrantes and Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Serra da Estrela and Sintra is 334 km. The road distance is 315.3 km.
The best way to get from Serra da Estrela to Sintra without a car is to bus via Sete Rios which takes 5h 23m and costs €60 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Serra da Estrela to Sintra, including transfers.
Serra da Estrela to Sintra bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã station.
Serra da Estrela to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Covilha station.
The best way to get from Serra da Estrela to Sintra is to bus via Sete Rios which takes 5h 23m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Serra da Estrela, Portugal and Sintra, Portugal?
Rede Expressos operates a bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios hourly. Tickets cost €20–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Serra da Estrela to Sintra via Covilha, Abrantes, and Lisboa Oriente in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Covilha to Abrantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Abrantes to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Covilha to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Serra da Estrela to Sintra bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.
Serra da Estrela to Sintra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Abrantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Serra da Estrela to Sintra is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Serra da Estrela to Sintra.
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