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Madrid to Sintra Bus Schedule
Bus from Madrid to Sintra: Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Madrid to Sintra. Traveling by bus from Madrid to Sintra usually takes around 16 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 13 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 322 mi (518 km) |
| Shortest duration | 13h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $29.85 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Madrid to Sintra?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Madrid to Sintra. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6 | 16h 2m | $82.83 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 6 trips from Madrid to Sintra, and usually makes the trip in about 16 hours and 2 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Madrid to Sintra
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 2 minutes to cover the 518 kilometers from Madrid to Sintra. However, the fastest bus only takes 13 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Sintra. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Madrid to Sintra, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Madrid?
Main departure station: Madrid Airport (T4)
Madrid has two bus stations with service to Sintra.
All bus stations in Madrid:
Madrid Airport (T4)
Central Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Sintra?
Main arrival station: Sintra
All buses from Madrid arrive at one main station in Sintra.
Bus stations in Sintra:
Sintra
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