- Must visit
National Museum Machado de Castro
Major fine arts and archaeology museum built over the Roman cryptoporticus, with important sculpture, painting, and sacred art collections.




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Cheapest price
$187
Average price
$394
Fastest journey
1h 15m
Average duration
6h 31m
Flights per day
69
Distance
437 km
Flights from Madrid to Coimbra depart on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 1h 15m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Flights per day 30 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 12:20 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Coimbra:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $81 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average $111 (€92).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Coimbra flights for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TP1023 · TP1924 | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h25 | 10:00 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP1926 | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 10:35 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP1922 | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h25 | 9:00 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1147 | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 6:50 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1147+ FlixBus | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 10:50 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1147+ FlixBus | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 10:50 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1147+ FlixBus | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 11:05 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB543 | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 7:40 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB543+ FlixBus | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 10:50 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB543+ FlixBus | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 11:20 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB543+ FlixBus | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h00 | 2:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
BA7066+ BA2668 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h55 | 7:05 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7194+ BA2668 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h35 | 7:05 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1145+ FlixBus | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h45 | 2:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1145+ FlixBus | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 3:25 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1145 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 10:50 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1145+ FlixBus | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 3:00 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
TP1011 · TP1932 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h55 | 7:00 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1011 · TP1928 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h25 | 2:30 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1011 · TP1932+ FlixBus | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h20 | 12:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
TP1011 · TP1932+ FlixBus | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h45 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
TP1011 · TP1930 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 4:40 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1011 · TP1930+ FlixBus | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h20 | 12:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
IB1149 | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 11:45 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1149+ FlixBus | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 4:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1149+ FlixBus | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h35 | 3:00 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1149+ FlixBus | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 3:25 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
FR 572 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 12:20 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP1013 · TP1932 | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h20 | 7:00 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1013 · TP1932+ FlixBus | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h45 | 12:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
TP1013 · TP1934+ FlixBus | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h45 | 12:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
TP1013 · TP1934 | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 8:25 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1013 · TP1932+ FlixBus | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h10 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
TP1013 · TP1930 | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h00 | 4:40 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1143+ FlixBus | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 7:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1143+ FlixBus | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h25 | 12:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1143+ FlixBus | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 7:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1143 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1151 | 3:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 4:00 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1151+ FlixBus | 3:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h45 | 12:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1151+ FlixBus | 3:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h55 | 7:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1151+ FlixBus | 3:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h10 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
TP1015 · TP1934+ FlixBus | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h05 | 12:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
TP1015 · TP1936 | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 10:55 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1015 · TP1932 | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h40 | 7:00 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1015 · TP1934 | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 8:25 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1015 · TP1934+ FlixBus | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h20 | 1:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
TP1015 · TP1934+ FlixBus | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h30 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
TP1017 · TP1934 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1017 · TP1936 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h55 | 10:55 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1017 · TP1934+ FlixBus | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h25 | 12:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
TP1017 · TP1938 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 12:40 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1017 · TP1934+ FlixBus | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h40 | 1:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
TP1017 · TP1934+ FlixBus | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h50 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
UX1141 | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 7:20 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1141+ FlixBus | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 1:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1141+ FlixBus | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h20 | 12:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1141+ FlixBus | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h45 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1153 | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:00 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1153+ FlixBus | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h45 | 12:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1153+ FlixBus | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h00 | 1:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1153+ FlixBus | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
TP1019 · TP1938 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 12:40 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1019 · TP1936 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h45 | 10:55 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1019 · TP1920 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h40 | 7:50 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1021 · TP1920 | 10:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h25 | 7:50 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1021 · TP1922 | 10:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h45 | 8:10 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1021 · TP1924 | 10:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h45 | 10:10 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 5482 | 10:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 11:00 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Coimbra — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Coimbra trip today.
Major fine arts and archaeology museum built over the Roman cryptoporticus, with important sculpture, painting, and sacred art collections.
University museum with scientific collections, historic instruments, and exhibitions linked to Coimbra’s academic heritage.
Literary house museum dedicated to the celebrated Portuguese writer, preserving manuscripts, books, and personal belongings.
Steep, photogenic medieval lane connecting lower and upper Coimbra, popular for atmosphere, stairs, and old-city character.
Historic botanical garden with shaded paths, exotic plant collections, and a peaceful setting close to the university.
Historic upper town around the university, best explored on foot for heritage streets, viewpoints, and academic atmosphere.
Roast suckling pig from nearby Bairrada, prized for crisp skin and juicy meat. It is one of the region’s most famous celebratory dishes.
Traditional goat stew slowly cooked in red wine, garlic, and spices in a clay pot. It is a classic dish of the Coimbra district countryside.
Salt cod roasted with olive oil, garlic, and potatoes. A beloved central Portuguese preparation commonly found in Coimbra restaurants.
Small, iconic traditional tavern famous for hearty Portuguese dishes, rustic atmosphere, and a very local dining experience.
Established fine dining restaurant in Quinta das Lágrimas, offering upscale Portuguese cuisine in a romantic historic setting.
Refined restaurant at Museu Nacional Machado de Castro, known for modern Portuguese cuisine, elegant plating, and scenic terrace views over Coimbra.
Generally cheaper than Lisbon or Porto. Student-focused areas offer good value, while central hotels and tourist dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not mandatory, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Small tips for taxis are optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Coimbra by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Coimbra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Coimbra flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Porto Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Coimbra airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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