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Sintra to Madrid Bus Schedule
Bus from Sintra to Madrid: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Sintra to Madrid. Traveling by bus from Sintra to Madrid usually takes around 16 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 322 mi (518 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $36.84 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Sintra to Madrid?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Sintra to Madrid. 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 | 3 | 16h 49m | $85.57 |
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 3 trips from Sintra to Madrid, and usually makes the trip in about 16 hours and 49 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 Sintra to Madrid
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 518 kilometers from Sintra to Madrid. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Madrid at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Sintra to Madrid, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Sintra?
Main departure station: Sintra
Most buses depart from the main station in Sintra.
All bus stations in Sintra:
Sintra
Where does the bus arrive in Madrid?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Madrid.
Bus stations in Madrid:
Central Bus Station
Madrid Airport (T4)
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