- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
National museum in the former bishop’s palace with outstanding Romanesque sculpture, painting, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$23
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$29
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 20 m
Trains on Sep 20
38
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castelo Branco to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castelo Branco to Coimbra will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
It's difficult to get from Castelo Branco to Coimbra without transferring at least once.
IC 542 · R 4519
IC 542 · R 4519
IC 542 · R 4519
R 5685 · R 5410
R 5683 · R 5402
IC 540 · IC 721
R 5624 · IC 723
R 5620 · IC 621
IC 542 · R 4519
IC 540 · IC 721 · U 16812Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castelo Branco to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$18 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
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 Castelo Branco to Coimbra:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelo Branco to Coimbra costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Castelo Branco to Coimbra trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 10540 · R 5620 · R 4517 | 8:12 AM Castelo Branco station | 9h04 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 10540 · R 5620 · IC 523 | 8:12 AM Castelo Branco station | 9h21 | 5:33 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 10540 · R 5620 · IC 513 | 8:12 AM Castelo Branco station | 6h26 | 2:38 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11540 · IC 540 · IC 721 | 8:32 AM Castelo Branco station | 3h01 | 11:33 AM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11540 · R 5620 · R 4517 | 8:32 AM Castelo Branco station | 8h44 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11540 · R 482 · IC 523 | 8:32 AM Castelo Branco station | 9h01 | 5:33 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11540 · R 5620 · IC 513 | 8:32 AM Castelo Branco station | 6h06 | 2:38 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11540 · IC 540 · IC 721 · U 16812 | 8:32 AM Castelo Branco station | 3h38 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 3 transfers | |
IC 11540 · IC 540 · IC 721 · U 16812 | 8:32 AM Castelo Branco station | 3h40 | 12:12 PM Espadaneira halt | 3 transfers | |
R 25620 · R 55620 · R 5620 · IC 513 | 10:06 AM Castelo Branco station | 4h53 | 2:59 PM Espadaneira halt | 4 transfers | |
R 25620 · R 55620 · R 5620 · R 482 | 10:06 AM Castelo Branco station | 7h27 | 5:33 PM Coimbra-B | 4 transfers | |
R 25620 · R 55620 · R 5620 · R 5622 | 10:06 AM Castelo Branco station | 9h17 | 7:23 PM Coimbra-B | 4 transfers | |
R 25620 · R 55620 · R 5620 · R 482 | 10:06 AM Castelo Branco station | 9h17 | 7:23 PM Coimbra-B | 4 transfers | |
R 25622 · R 55622 · R 5622 · R 4519 | 2:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 5h10 | 7:15 PM Espadaneira halt | 3 transfers | |
R 25622 · R 55622 · R 5622 · IC 542 | 2:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 5h28 | 7:33 PM Coimbra-B | 4 transfers | |
R 25622 · R 55622 · R 5622 · IC 542 | 2:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 5h18 | 7:23 PM Coimbra-B | 4 transfers | |
R 25622 · R 55622 · R 5622 · IC 542 | 2:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 7h21 | 9:26 PM Coimbra-B | 4 transfers | |
R 5675 · R 5685 · R 5404 | 2:40 PM Castelo Branco station | 4h23 | 7:03 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
R 5675 · R 5685 · R 5404 · R 4518 | 2:40 PM Castelo Branco station | 4h45 | 7:25 PM Bencanta halt | 3 transfers | |
IC 10542 · R 5624 · IC 529 | 3:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 8h51 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 10542 · R 486 · IC 529 | 3:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 8h51 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 10542 · IC 544 · IC 529 | 3:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 8h51 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 10542 · IC 542 · R 4519 | 3:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 4h06 | 7:18 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
IC 10542 · IC 542 · R 4519 | 3:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 4h03 | 7:15 PM Espadaneira halt | 2 transfers | |
IC 10542 · IC 542 · R 4519 | 3:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 4h11 | 7:23 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11542 · IC 542 · R 4519 | 3:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 3h46 | 7:18 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
IC 11542 · IC 544 · IC 529 | 3:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 8h31 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11542 · IC 542 · R 4519 | 3:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 3h51 | 7:23 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11542 · R 5624 · IC 529 | 3:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 8h31 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11542 · R 486 · IC 529 | 3:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 8h31 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11542 · IC 542 · R 4519 | 3:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 3h43 | 7:15 PM Espadaneira halt | 2 transfers | |
R 25624 · R 55624 · R 5624 · IC 544 | 6:30 PM Castelo Branco station | 5h33 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 4 transfers | |
IC 11544 · IC 544 · IC 529 | 7:52 PM Castelo Branco station | 4h11 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IC 11544 · IC 544 · IC 529 · U 16800 | 7:52 PM Castelo Branco station | 4h51 | 12:43 AM Bencanta halt | 3 transfers | |
IC 11544 · IC 544 · IC 529 · U 16800 | 7:52 PM Castelo Branco station | 4h53 | 12:45 AM Espadaneira halt | 3 transfers | |
R 5683 · R 5402 | 6:49 AM Castelo Branco station | 5h47 | 12:36 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 5683 · R 5402 · U 16814 | 6:49 AM Castelo Branco station | 6h21 | 1:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Castelo Branco to Coimbra run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 but you can travel from only $4 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Trains per day 36 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 2:55 AM |
Last train 8:04 PM |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
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National museum in the former bishop’s palace with outstanding Romanesque sculpture, painting, and decorative arts.
Science museum of the university with historic cabinets, laboratories, and interactive displays across several buildings.
Contemporary art center with rotating exhibitions, talks, and experimental programming in a modern university context.
Ceremonial university courtyard with sweeping city views and access to major heritage buildings on the hilltop campus.
Large botanical garden of the university with rare plants, terraces, and tranquil paths in a historic scientific setting.
Historic riverside quarter with narrow lanes, traditional houses, and access to key monuments in the lower city.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crisp skin, a Bairrada classic widely celebrated around Coimbra and often paired with sparkling wine.
Goat stew slowly cooked in a black clay pot with potatoes and herbs. It is a rustic Beira dish tied to regional family celebrations.
Tender goat or lamb roasted with potatoes and garlic. A traditional festive dish in central Portugal, common in Coimbra homes and taverns.
Refined dining in the Quinta das Lágrimas estate, known for elegant Portuguese cuisine, seasonal ingredients and a romantic historic setting.
Traditional Coimbra restaurant famed for chanfana and regional classics, with a rustic atmosphere and strong local following.
Historic, formal restaurant serving polished Portuguese dishes and regional wines in a classic old-school dining room.
Moderate for Portugal. Hotels rise in peak season, but dining, coffee, and local buses stay fairly affordable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis usually round up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Coimbra-B -> Coimbra-A, Coimbra
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castelo Branco to Coimbra by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Coimbra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Castelo Branco to Coimbra trains use the Castelo Branco to Coimbra-B station pair, with some services arriving at Bencanta. Use this guide to compare Castelo Branco and Coimbra train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Castelo Branco has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Pinguim, Restaurante O Lagarto
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Ticket office support is available at Castelo Branco. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Castelo Branco. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Castelo Branco: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Castelo Branco: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Castelo Branco: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rainha D. Amélia, Hotel TRYP Colina do Castelo, Hotel Império do Rei.
Benquerencas is 7 km from Castelo Branco city centre. Public transport options include:
Retaxo is 10 km from Castelo Branco city centre. Public transport options include:
Retaxo has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Retaxo.
Accessibility facilities are available at Retaxo.
Coimbra-B is 2 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Coimbra-B has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Coimbra-B.
ATMs are available at Coimbra-B.
Available at Coimbra-B: Taxis, WC.
Available at Coimbra-B: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coimbra-B.
Bencanta is 3 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Bencanta has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Bencanta.
ATMs are available at Bencanta.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bencanta.
Espadaneira is 4 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Espadaneira has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Espadaneira.
Accessibility facilities are available at Espadaneira.
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