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Museu Municipal de Espinho
Espinho’s municipal museum presents local history, archaeology, ethnography, and the town’s ties to fishing and urban growth.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coimbra to Espinho is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Espinho will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 4 trains that leave Coimbra for Espinho on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Espinho 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 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$10 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Coimbra to Espinho:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Espinho costing on average $10.
Other travel options to Espinho take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Espinho trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4601 · U 15607 | 5:40 AM Coimbra-B | 1h34 | 7:14 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4503 · R 4603 · U 15611 | 6:21 AM Bencanta halt | 1h53 | 8:14 AM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
R 4603 · U 15611 | 6:33 AM Coimbra-B | 1h41 | 8:14 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
U 16801 · IR 831 | 6:56 AM Bencanta halt | 1h36 | 8:32 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IR 831 | 7:26 AM Coimbra-B | 1h06 | 8:32 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4501 · R 4605 · U 15615 | 7:33 AM Bencanta halt | 1h46 | 9:19 AM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
R 4605 · U 15615 | 7:50 AM Coimbra-B | 1h29 | 9:19 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4505 · IC 521 | 8:16 AM Bencanta halt | 1h11 | 9:27 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 521 | 8:33 AM Coimbra-B | 0h54 | 9:27 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 131 · U 15617 | 8:47 AM Coimbra-B | 1h12 | 9:59 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4607 | 8:50 AM Coimbra-B | 1h30 | 10:20 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4509 · AP 121 | 9:22 AM Bencanta halt | 1h17 | 10:39 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 511 · R 4609 · U 15623 | 9:40 AM Coimbra-B | 2h19 | 11:59 AM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
AP 121 | 9:53 AM Coimbra-B | 0h46 | 10:39 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4609 · U 16809 · U 15623 | 10:06 AM Bencanta halt | 1h53 | 11:59 AM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
R 4609 · U 15623 | 10:13 AM Coimbra-B | 1h46 | 11:59 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4511 · AP 123 · U 15623 | 10:21 AM Bencanta halt | 1h38 | 11:59 AM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
AP 123 · U 15623 | 10:47 AM Coimbra-B | 1h12 | 11:59 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
U 16811 · IC 721 | 11:01 AM Bencanta halt | 1h26 | 12:27 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 721 | 11:35 AM Coimbra-B | 0h52 | 12:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 182 · U 15625 | 11:47 AM Coimbra-B | 1h12 | 12:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4613 · U 15627 | 11:50 AM Coimbra-B | 1h29 | 1:19 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4513 · R 4615 · U 15631 | 12:19 PM Bencanta halt | 2h00 | 2:19 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
R 4615 · U 15631 | 12:50 PM Coimbra-B | 1h29 | 2:19 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 621 · U 16815 | 1:01 PM Bencanta halt | 1h26 | 2:27 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 621 | 1:36 PM Coimbra-B | 0h51 | 2:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 125 · U 15633 | 1:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h12 | 2:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4617 · U 15635 | 1:50 PM Coimbra-B | 2h09 | 3:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4515 · R 4619 · U 15637 | 2:18 PM Bencanta halt | 2h41 | 4:59 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
IC 513 · R 4619 · U 15637 | 2:40 PM Coimbra-B | 2h19 | 4:59 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
R 4619 · U 15637 | 2:56 PM Coimbra-B | 2h03 | 4:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
U 16819 · AP 133 · U 15637 | 3:02 PM Bencanta halt | 1h57 | 4:59 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
AP 133 · U 15637 | 3:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h12 | 4:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4621 · U 15639 | 3:50 PM Coimbra-B | 1h29 | 5:19 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4623 · U 16821 · U 15643 | 4:01 PM Bencanta halt | 2h18 | 6:19 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
R 4623 · U 15643 | 4:42 PM Coimbra-B | 1h37 | 6:19 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4517 · IC 523 | 5:13 PM Bencanta halt | 1h14 | 6:27 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 523 | 5:35 PM Coimbra-B | 0h52 | 6:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 135 · U 15645 | 5:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h07 | 6:54 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4625 · U 15647 | 5:50 PM Coimbra-B | 1h29 | 7:19 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
U 16825 · AP 127 · U 15649 | 6:01 PM Bencanta halt | 1h58 | 7:59 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
AP 127 · U 15649 | 6:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h12 | 7:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4627 · U 15651 | 6:50 PM Coimbra-B | 1h29 | 8:19 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4519 · IC 731 | 7:19 PM Bencanta halt | 1h08 | 8:27 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 731 | 7:35 PM Coimbra-B | 0h52 | 8:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 137 · U 15653 | 7:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h21 | 9:08 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4629 · U 15655 | 7:54 PM Coimbra-B | 2h14 | 10:08 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4521 · AP 186 · U 15655 | 8:23 PM Bencanta halt | 1h45 | 10:08 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
AP 186 · U 15655 | 8:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h21 | 10:08 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4523 · IC 723 | 9:23 PM Bencanta halt | 1h04 | 10:27 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 723 | 9:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0h54 | 10:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 129 · U 15657 | 9:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h21 | 11:08 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4633 · U 15659 | 10:15 PM Coimbra-B | 1h53 | 12:08 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 3401 | 11:09 PM Bencanta halt | 1h19 | 12:28 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 3401 | 11:13 PM Coimbra-B | 1h15 | 12:28 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:05 AM Coimbra | 0h52 | 12:57 AM Espinho | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Coimbra to Espinho run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 but you can travel from only $4 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Espinho — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Espinho trip today.
Espinho’s municipal museum presents local history, archaeology, ethnography, and the town’s ties to fishing and urban growth.
This science museum explores astronomy and Earth sciences, with hands-on exhibits that make it one of Espinho’s standout cultural venues.
A contemporary art and culture venue hosting exhibitions, events, and performances in a major renovated complex in the town center.
Espinho’s beach promenade is the town’s signature walking area, popular for sea views, sunset strolls, and easy access to the sands.
This broad urban beach is one of the main reasons to visit Espinho, known for surfing, open views, and a lively Atlantic atmosphere.
A busy central avenue lined with shops and services, useful for experiencing everyday life in Espinho beyond the seafront.
Grilled sardines are a classic Atlantic summer staple, simply seasoned and cooked over charcoal, reflecting Espinho's strong fishing tradition.
Seafood rice made with shellfish or mixed fish in a rich broth. It is popular on the north coast and suits Espinho's seaside food culture.
A hearty fish stew of varied local catch, potatoes, onion, and tomato. It is a traditional way to showcase fresh Atlantic fish.
Refined seafood restaurant near the coast, known for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished service in an elegant setting.
Traditional restaurant popular for grilled fish and Portuguese classics, with a relaxed local atmosphere close to the beach.
Casual seafood spot appreciated for fresh daily fish, generous portions, and straightforward coastal cooking.
More affordable than Lisbon and Porto. Hotels, dining, and local transit are usually moderate, with beach-season prices rising in summer.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Espinho Station -> Espinho-Vouga Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Espinho 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 Espinho, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Coimbra to Espinho trains use the Coimbra-B to Espinho station pair, with some services arriving at Silvalde. Use this guide to compare Coimbra and Espinho train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Espinho has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Kurika, Restaurante Baliza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Espinho. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Espinho. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Espinho: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Espinho: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Espinho: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Praiagolfe, Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Center, Hotel M.
Silvalde is 1 km from Espinho city centre. Public transport options include:
Silvalde has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Silvalde.
Accessibility facilities are available at Silvalde.
Paramos is 3 km from Espinho city centre. Public transport options include:
Paramos has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Paramos.
Available at Paramos: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paramos.
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