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

The cheapest way to get from Sintra to Rato is to bus via Sete Rios which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sintra to Rato is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Sintra and Rato?

No, there is no direct bus from Sintra to Rato. However, there are services departing from Sintra and arriving at Monte - Guedes via Estarreja - Estação CP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Sintra and Rato?

No, there is no direct train from Sintra to Rato. However, there are services departing from Sintra and arriving at Estarreja via Lisboa Oriente and Aveiro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Sintra to Rato?

The distance between Sintra and Rato is 321 km. The road distance is 276.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sintra to Rato without a car is to line 18400 train and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Sintra to Rato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Rato bus from?

Sintra to Rato bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sintra station.

Where do I catch the Sintra to Rato train from?

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

Train or bus from Sintra to Rato?

The best way to get from Sintra to Rato is to line 18400 train and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Sintra to Rato bus arrive?

Sintra to Rato bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aveiro station.

Where does the Sintra to Rato train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sintra to Rato?

Yes, the driving distance between Sintra to Rato is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Sintra to Rato.

Where can I stay near Rato?

There are 950+ hotels available in Rato.

Sintra to Rato - 4 ways to travel via train, line 18400 train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sintra to Rato by train, bus, or car

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Line 18400 train, train
best
1. Take the train from Sintra to Lisboa Orientetrain 18400 / ...
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Aveirotrain Ic
4h 40m
€35–67
Bus via Sete Rios
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Aveirobus 16 | Lisboa / ...
6h 32m
€24–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sintra to Aveiro bus 1009
4h 59m
€27–45
Drive 276.5 km
1. Drive from Sintra to Ratocar 276.5 km
2h 50m
€43–63

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Distance: 320.9 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Sintra to Monte - Guedes via Lisboa Oriente, Aveiro, Estarreja, and Estarreja - Estação CP in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sintra to Aveiro 5 times a week. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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