- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Major fine arts and archaeology museum set above a remarkable Roman cryptoporticus. One of Coimbra’s key cultural institutions and a top museum visit.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aveiro to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aveiro to Coimbra will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 51 trains that leave Aveiro for Coimbra on Sun, May 31, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
R 4660
R 4668
R 4676
R 4656
R 4672
AP 132
AP 136
AP 134
AP 122
AP 180Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aveiro 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 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aveiro to Coimbra:
A bus is $0.72 (€0.58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aveiro to Coimbra costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
The journey is about 11m faster (39m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly $9 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $17 (€13)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Aveiro to Coimbra trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4650 | 5:44 AM Aveiro station | 0h52 | 6:36 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4650 · U 16804 | 5:44 AM Aveiro station | 1h20 | 7:04 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 180 | 6:16 AM Aveiro station | 0h25 | 6:41 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 180 · U 16804 | 6:16 AM Aveiro station | 0h48 | 7:04 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4652 · R 4506 | 6:44 AM Aveiro station | 1h42 | 8:26 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4652 | 6:44 AM Aveiro station | 0h52 | 7:36 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 130 | 7:16 AM Aveiro station | 0h25 | 7:41 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 130 · R 4506 | 7:16 AM Aveiro station | 1h10 | 8:26 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 520 · R 4506 | 7:27 AM Aveiro station | 0h59 | 8:26 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 520 | 7:27 AM Aveiro station | 0h28 | 7:55 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4656 | 7:44 AM Aveiro station | 0h52 | 8:36 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4656 · U 16808 | 7:44 AM Aveiro station | 1h21 | 9:05 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 128 | 8:16 AM Aveiro station | 0h25 | 8:41 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 128 · U 16808 | 8:16 AM Aveiro station | 0h49 | 9:05 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 | 9:27 AM Aveiro station | 0h25 | 9:52 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 730 · U 16810 | 9:27 AM Aveiro station | 0h43 | 10:10 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4660 | 9:44 AM Aveiro station | 0h52 | 10:36 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4660 · U 16812 | 9:44 AM Aveiro station | 2h26 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 120 | 10:16 AM Aveiro station | 0h25 | 10:41 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 120 · U 16812 | 10:16 AM Aveiro station | 1h54 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 | 11:25 AM Aveiro station | 0h29 | 11:54 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 720 · U 16812 | 11:25 AM Aveiro station | 0h45 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4664 | 11:39 AM Aveiro station | 0h52 | 12:31 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4664 · U 16814 | 11:39 AM Aveiro station | 1h31 | 1:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 122 | 12:16 PM Aveiro station | 0h25 | 12:41 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 122 · U 16814 | 12:16 PM Aveiro station | 0h54 | 1:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 524 | 1:27 PM Aveiro station | 0h27 | 1:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 524 · U 16816 | 1:27 PM Aveiro station | 0h43 | 2:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4668 | 1:44 PM Aveiro station | 0h52 | 2:36 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4668 · U 16818 | 1:44 PM Aveiro station | 1h26 | 3:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 132 | 2:16 PM Aveiro station | 0h25 | 2:41 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 132 · U 16818 | 2:16 PM Aveiro station | 0h54 | 3:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 184 · R 4512 | 3:16 PM Aveiro station | 1h14 | 4:30 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 184 | 3:16 PM Aveiro station | 0h25 | 3:41 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 722 | 3:25 PM Aveiro station | 0h29 | 3:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 722 · R 4512 | 3:25 PM Aveiro station | 1h05 | 4:30 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4672 | 3:39 PM Aveiro station | 0h53 | 4:32 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4672 · U 16822 | 3:39 PM Aveiro station | 1h32 | 5:11 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 124 | 5:16 PM Aveiro station | 0h25 | 5:41 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 124 · R 4516 | 5:16 PM Aveiro station | 1h10 | 6:26 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4676 | 5:44 PM Aveiro station | 0h51 | 6:35 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4676 · R 4518 | 5:44 PM Aveiro station | 1h41 | 7:25 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 620 · R 4518 | 6:27 PM Aveiro station | 0h58 | 7:25 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 620 | 6:27 PM Aveiro station | 0h27 | 6:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 134 | 7:16 PM Aveiro station | 0h25 | 7:41 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 134 · U 16828 | 7:16 PM Aveiro station | 0h49 | 8:05 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4680 | 7:53 PM Aveiro station | 0h52 | 8:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 528 | 8:27 PM Aveiro station | 0h27 | 8:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 528 · U 16830 | 8:27 PM Aveiro station | 2h23 | 10:50 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IR 830 | 9:22 PM Aveiro station | 0h32 | 9:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4684 | 9:53 PM Aveiro station | 0h52 | 10:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4684 · U 16830 | 9:53 PM Aveiro station | 0h57 | 10:50 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Aveiro to Coimbra run on average 56 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
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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 set above a remarkable Roman cryptoporticus. One of Coimbra’s key cultural institutions and a top museum visit.
University museum covering scientific instruments, natural history and academic collections. Good choice for visitors interested in Coimbra’s scholarly heritage.
Modern archaeological museum in nearby Condeixa interpreting Roman Portugal and Conímbriga. Worth considering for visitors exploring greater Coimbra.
The traditional downtown district with lively pedestrian streets, shops, historic façades and easy access to major monuments.
Historic upper town around the university, known for steep lanes, old colleges and classic viewpoints over the city.
Historic botanical garden with shaded paths, exotic plant collections and one of the city’s best peaceful walks.
Roast suckling pig with very crisp skin, a classic specialty of the nearby Bairrada region and one of the most famous meals around Coimbra.
Goat stewed slowly in red wine, garlic, and spices in black clay pots. A rustic Beira dish strongly associated with the Coimbra area.
Traditional goat offal rolls seasoned with garlic and herbs, linked to old festive cooking in the villages around Coimbra.
Small, iconic traditional tavern famous for hearty regional dishes and a very characterful, old Coimbra atmosphere.
Refined restaurant at Museu Nacional Machado de Castro, known for polished Portuguese cuisine, city views, and an elegant setting.
Popular rustic restaurant serving classic central Portuguese food, petiscos, and local specialties in a warm, casual space.
Generally cheaper than Lisbon and Porto. Good value for cafes and casual dining; central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis; tipping is not mandatory.
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