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

The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Coimbra is to bus which costs €15 - €40 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sintra to Coimbra is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Sintra and Coimbra?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portela de Sintra and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sintra and Coimbra?

No, there is no direct train from Sintra to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Sintra and arriving at Coimbra-B via Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Sintra to Coimbra?

The distance between Sintra and Coimbra is 215 km. The road distance is 218.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sintra to Coimbra without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €15 - €40.

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

The bus from Portela de Sintra to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Coimbra bus from?

Sintra to Coimbra bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Portela de Sintra station.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Coimbra train from?

Sintra to Coimbra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Sintra station.

Train or bus from Sintra to Coimbra?

The best way to get from Sintra to Coimbra is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €15 - €40. Alternatively, you can line 18400 train and train, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Sintra to Coimbra bus arrive?

Sintra to Coimbra bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra station.

Where does the Sintra to Coimbra train arrive?

Sintra to Coimbra train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Lisboa Oriente station.

Can I drive from Sintra to Coimbra?

Yes, the driving distance between Sintra to Coimbra is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Sintra to Coimbra.

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

Book your Sintra to Coimbra bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Coimbra?

There are 649+ hotels available in Coimbra.

Sintra to Coimbra - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 18400 train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sintra to Coimbra by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Portela de Sintra to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus 36 | Cascais
2h 35m
€15–40
Line 18400 train, train
1. Take the train from Sintra to Lisboa Orientetrain 18400 / ...
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Coimbra-Btrain Ic
2h 39m
€26–52
Drive 218.6 km
1. Drive from Sintra to Coimbracar 218.6 km
2h 15m
€34–50

Sintra to Coimbra by bus

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Sintra, Portugal and Coimbra, Portugal?

Rede Expressos operates a bus from Portela de Sintra to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sintra to Coimbra-B via Lisboa Oriente in around 2h 39m.

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