How to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra

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Compare train and bus for Lisbon to Coimbra

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 177 km

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€16

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€7

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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2h 51m

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2h 21m

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from Lisbon to Coimbra

How to get from Lisbon to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Rede Expressos
    8:30 PM2h10
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    10:40 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
    41One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Rede Expressos
    8:30 PM2h10
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    10:40 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Comboios De PortugalAP 186
    7:09 PM1h36
    Lisbon - Oriente
    8:45 PMCoimbra-B
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalR 5601 · R 4519
    4:23 PM3h00
    Lisbon - Oriente
    7:23 PMCoimbra-B
    161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalR 4431 · R 3401
    7:53 PM3h18
    Lisbon - Oriente
    11:11 PMCoimbra-B
    161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalR 4419 · R 4517
    1:53 PM3h23
    Lisbon - Oriente
    5:16 PMCoimbra-B
    161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Rede Expressos
    8:00 PM2h40
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    10:40 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    9:00 AM3h50
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    12:50 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3172
    5:00 PM2h35
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    7:35 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1922+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM7h00
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    3:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    901One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP1922+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM6h20
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    2:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    911One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP1922+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM8h05
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    4:05 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    911One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Coimbra

Travel to Coimbra easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Coimbra.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lisbon and Coimbra including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Coimbra:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Coimbra costing on average €16.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 21m.

The Lisbon to Coimbra distance is approximately 177 km.
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Coimbra is:
  • Around 78 buses per day.
  • Around 50 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Coimbra as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Coimbra:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Coimbra-B.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Coimbra, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Carris Metropolitana to go to Coimbra by bus.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Coimbra with the following travel companies:
  • 74 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar.
  • 39 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Coimbra often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Aveiro, Madrid, Nazaré, Figueira da Foz Municipality. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coimbra and these popular destinations at a great price.

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