Cities Near Sintra
Cities near Sintra, Portugal: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cacém, Loures, Lisbon. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Sintra, Portugal is Cacém, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cacém | 5 mi / 9 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Loures | 12 mi / 20 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lisbon | 15 mi / 24 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Setúbal | 33 mi / 53 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Monsanto | 59 mi / 94 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Évora | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Coimbra | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Badajoz | 130 mi / 210 km | 3 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Aveiro | 134 mi / 215 km | 3 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Mérida | 164 mi / 264 km | 3 hr 49 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Sintra
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cacém, Loures, Lisbon, Setúbal, Monsanto. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Sintra
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Coimbra, Badajoz, Aveiro, Mérida. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Sintra include Cacém, Loures, Lisbon, Setúbal, Monsanto. The closest is Cacém, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.