There are 4 ways to get from Sintra to Covilhã by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Covilhatrain Ic
5h 16m€33–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lisbon to Covilhabus FlixBus N1155
7h 26m€29–46Bus via Estação Sete Rios
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus 33 | Lisboa / ...
5h 21m€31–101Drive 297 km
- Drive from Sintra to Covilhãcar 297 km
2h 55m€48–69
Sintra to Covilhã by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Covilhã is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sintra to Covilhã is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Sintra to Covilhã. However, there are services departing from Marquês Pombal and arriving at Central de Camionagem da Covilhã via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Sintra to Covilhã. However, there are services departing from Sintra and arriving at Covilha via Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Sintra and Covilhã is 326 km. The road distance is 297 km.
The best way to get from Sintra to Covilhã without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Sintra to Covilhã, including transfers.
Sintra to Covilhã bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.
Sintra to Covilhã train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa Oriente station.
The best way to get from Sintra to Covilhã is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Estação Sete Rios, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Sintra, Portugal and Covilhã, Portugal?
Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Lisboa Oriente to Covilha every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Central de Camionagem da Covilhã hourly. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Lisboa Oriente to Covilha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Central de Camionagem da Covilhã
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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Sintra to Covilhã bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Central de Camionagem da Covilhã station.
Sintra to Covilhã train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Covilha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sintra to Covilhã is 297 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Sintra to Covilhã.
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