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How to get from Evora to Sintra
There is no direct link from Évora to Sintra. By public transport you go via Lisbon: about 1 h 30–1 h 45 by train or bus to Lisbon, then about 40 min on the Sintra line. Allow about 3–3 h 30 in total. Driving takes about 2 h for roughly 170 km.
Best option: Train. Train to Lisbon then the frequent Sintra line avoids the very difficult parking in Sintra.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| train CP Intercidades train from Évora to Lisbon, then a CP suburban train on the Sintra line (from Rossio or from Entrecampos/Oriente) | about 3–3 h 30 including the change | Évora trains a few times a day; Sintra trains every 15–30 minutes | about €15–20 in total | Check where your Évora train arrives in Lisbon and the best station to change. Check current timetables. |
| bus Rede Expressos coaches from Évora to Lisbon (Sete Rios), then the Sintra line or a bus to Sintra | about 3–3 h 30 | coaches roughly hourly | about €12–20 in total | Sete Rios bus station is next to Jardim Zoológico metro and close to Sintra-line trains at Sete Rios station. |
| car A6 and A2 towards Lisbon, cross the Tagus, then the IC19 or A16 to Sintra | about 2 h | fuel plus motorway and bridge tolls of roughly €15–20 | Parking near Sintra’s palaces is very limited; park at the edge and use the local buses. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Buy Sintra palace tickets online in advance; time slots sell out in summer.
- Use the local tourist buses from Sintra station up to Pena Palace rather than walking the steep road.
- In a car, avoid driving up to Pena Palace; parking there is restricted.
- Consider a night in Lisbon to split the journey.
Common questions
Is there a direct train from Évora to Sintra?
No. You take an Intercidades train from Évora to Lisbon, about 1 h 30, then change to a suburban train on the Sintra line, which runs every 15–30 minutes and takes about 40 minutes. Total time is about 3–3 h 30. Check current timetables, as Évora trains run only a few times a day.
How long does it take to drive from Évora to Sintra?
About 2 hours for roughly 170 km via the A6 and A2, crossing the Tagus into Lisbon and continuing west. Expect tolls of roughly €15–20. Traffic around Lisbon at rush hour can add time. Parking in Sintra is limited, so park at the edge of town and use local buses to the palaces.
What is the cheapest way from Évora to Sintra?
A Rede Expressos coach to Lisbon followed by a suburban train to Sintra, roughly €12–20 in total. The train via Lisbon costs a little more but is similar in time. Buying coach tickets online in advance can save a few euros. Driving is only cheaper for a group, given tolls and fuel.
Can I visit Sintra as a day trip from Évora?
It is possible, but with about 3 hours each way you would have only a few hours for the palaces. A better plan is to stay a night in Sintra or Lisbon, visit the palaces early before the crowds and continue from there. Book palace entry times online in advance.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.