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

The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Alicante is to bus which costs €85 - €200 and takes 18h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sintra to Alicante is to line 18400 train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Sintra and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from Sintra to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Portela de Sintra and arriving at Alicante via Cascais and Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

How far is it from Sintra to Alicante?

The distance between Sintra and Alicante is 796 km. The road distance is 915.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sintra to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Sintra to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Alicante bus from?

Sintra to Alicante bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Cascais station.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Alicante train from?

Sintra to Alicante train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa Oriente station.

Train or bus from Sintra to Alicante?

The best way to get from Sintra to Alicante is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 15h 49m.

Where does the Sintra to Alicante bus arrive?

Sintra to Alicante bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

What is the time difference between Sintra and Alicante?

Alicante is 1h ahead of Sintra. It is currently 6:04 AM in Sintra and 7:04 AM in Alicante.

Where does the Sintra to Alicante train arrive?

Sintra to Alicante train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.

Can I drive from Sintra to Alicante?

Yes, the driving distance between Sintra to Alicante is 915 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Sintra to Alicante.

Where can I stay near Alicante?

There are 4701+ hotels available in Alicante.

Sintra to Alicante - 7 ways to travel via train, line 18400 train, and plane

Q: Is there a direct train between Sintra and Alicante?

No, there is no direct train from Sintra to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Sintra and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Lisboa Oriente, Entroncamento, Badajoz and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

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

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Line 18400 train, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
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1. Take the train from Sintra to Lisboa Orientetrain
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane LIS - ALC
5h 8m
€66–199
Train
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
15h 8m
€162–291
Bus via Madrid
1. Take the bus from Cascais to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Alicantebus ALSA - S-Mad-Bnd / ...
15h 49m
€76–153
Drive 915.4 km
1. Drive from Sintra to Alicantecar 915.4 km
9h 57m
€145–210
Fly to Valencia Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane LIS - VLC
2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
8h 1m
€81–244
Train via Ciudad Real
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Ciudad Real-Centraltrain Re
4. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
16h 54m
€122–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
2. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Alicantebus Alsa - 710 / ...
18h 27m
€87–196

Sintra to Alicante by train

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Distance: 796.2 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Sintra to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Lisboa Oriente, Entroncamento, Badajoz, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 15h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portela de Sintra to Alicante via CascaiShopping, Cascais, and Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 15h 49m.

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