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The cheapest and fastest trains from Coimbra to Guimarães
Showing times and prices for May 02
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
138 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coimbra to Guimarães is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Guimarães will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Fast trains
Of the 47 trains that leave Coimbra for Guimarães on Sat, May 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 02 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Sat, May 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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 4617 · U 15635 · U 151671:50 PM3h49Coimbra-B5:39 PMCovas Halt$161One-way2 transfers- R 4617 · U 15635 · U 151671:50 PM3h53Coimbra-B5:43 PMEstação Ferroviária de Guimarães$161One-way2 transfers
- IR 831 · U 151597:26 AM4h09Coimbra-B11:35 AMEstação Ferroviária de Guimarães$201One-way1 transfer
- IR 831 · U 151597:26 AM4h05Coimbra-B11:31 AMCovas Halt$201One-way1 transfer
- U 16801 · IR 831 · U 151596:56 AM4h39Bencanta halt11:35 AMEstação Ferroviária de Guimarães$221One-way2 transfers
- IC 6211:36 PM2h06Coimbra-B3:42 PMEstação Ferroviária de Guimarães$251One-way0 transfers
- U 16815 · IC 6211:01 PM2h41Bencanta halt3:42 PMEstação Ferroviária de Guimarães$271One-way1 transfer
- AP 131 · U 151598:47 AM2h44Coimbra-B11:31 AMCovas Halt$291One-way1 transfer
- AP 127 · U 151776:47 PM2h45Coimbra-B9:32 PMCovas Halt$291One-way1 transfer
- AP 123 · U 1516310:47 AM2h47Coimbra-B1:34 PMCovas Halt$291One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Coimbra to Guimarães
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Guimarães among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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$15 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Coimbra to Guimarães train times
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Guimarães trains for today, Friday, May 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U 16815 · IC 621 | 1:01 PM Bencanta halt | 2h41 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| IC 621 · U 15167 | 1:36 PM Coimbra-B | 4h03 | 5:39 PM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 621 | 1:36 PM Coimbra-B | 2h06 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 621 · IC 731 · U 15179 | 1:36 PM Coimbra-B | 9h03 | 10:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| R 4617 · U 15635 · IC 731 · U 15179 | 1:50 PM Coimbra-B | 8h49 | 10:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 3 transfers | |
| R 4617 · U 15635 · U 15167 | 1:50 PM Coimbra-B | 3h49 | 5:39 PM Covas Halt | 2 transfers | |
| R 4617 · U 15635 · U 15167 | 1:50 PM Coimbra-B | 3h53 | 5:43 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| U 16819 · AP 133 · U 15171 | 3:02 PM Bencanta halt | 4h37 | 7:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| AP 133 · IC 731 · U 15179 | 3:47 PM Coimbra-B | 6h52 | 10:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| AP 133 · U 15171 | 3:47 PM Coimbra-B | 3h52 | 7:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| AP 133 · U 15171 | 3:47 PM Coimbra-B | 3h48 | 7:35 PM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| R 4517 · IC 523 · U 15177 | 5:13 PM Bencanta halt | 4h24 | 9:37 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| IC 523 · U 15177 | 5:35 PM Coimbra-B | 3h57 | 9:32 PM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 523 · U 15177 | 5:35 PM Coimbra-B | 4h02 | 9:37 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| IC 523 · IC 731 · U 15179 | 5:35 PM Coimbra-B | 5h04 | 10:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| U 16825 · AP 127 · U 15177 | 6:01 PM Bencanta halt | 3h36 | 9:37 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| AP 127 · U 15177 | 6:47 PM Coimbra-B | 2h50 | 9:37 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| AP 127 · U 15177 | 6:47 PM Coimbra-B | 2h45 | 9:32 PM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| AP 127 · IC 731 · U 15179 | 6:47 PM Coimbra-B | 3h52 | 10:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| R 4519 · IC 731 · U 15179 | 7:19 PM Bencanta halt | 3h20 | 10:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| IC 731 · U 15179 | 7:35 PM Coimbra-B | 3h04 | 10:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| IC 731 · U 15179 | 7:35 PM Coimbra-B | 2h59 | 10:34 PM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| AP 137 · U 15179 | 7:47 PM Coimbra-B | 2h47 | 10:34 PM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| AP 137 · U 15179 | 7:47 PM Coimbra-B | 2h52 | 10:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| U 16829 · AP 186 · U 15183 | 8:01 PM Bencanta halt | 4h34 | 12:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| R 4523 · IC 723 · U 15183 | 9:23 PM Bencanta halt | 3h12 | 12:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| IC 723 · U 15183 | 9:33 PM Coimbra-B | 2h58 | 12:31 AM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 723 · U 15183 | 9:33 PM Coimbra-B | 3h02 | 12:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| AP 129 · U 15183 | 9:47 PM Coimbra-B | 2h48 | 12:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| AP 129 · U 15183 | 9:47 PM Coimbra-B | 2h44 | 12:31 AM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| R 4603 · U 15611 · IC 621 | 6:33 AM Coimbra-B | 9h09 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| U 16801 · IR 831 · U 15159 | 6:56 AM Bencanta halt | 4h39 | 11:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| IR 831 · U 15159 | 7:26 AM Coimbra-B | 4h09 | 11:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| IR 831 · IC 621 | 7:26 AM Coimbra-B | 8h16 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| IR 831 · U 15159 | 7:26 AM Coimbra-B | 4h05 | 11:31 AM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| R 4505 · AP 131 · U 15159 | 8:16 AM Bencanta halt | 3h19 | 11:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| AP 131 · U 15159 | 8:47 AM Coimbra-B | 2h48 | 11:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| AP 131 · U 15159 | 8:47 AM Coimbra-B | 2h44 | 11:31 AM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| AP 131 · IC 621 | 8:47 AM Coimbra-B | 6h55 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| AP 121 · IC 621 | 9:53 AM Coimbra-B | 5h49 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| R 4511 · AP 123 · U 15163 | 10:21 AM Bencanta halt | 3h18 | 1:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| AP 123 · U 15163 | 10:47 AM Coimbra-B | 2h47 | 1:34 PM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| AP 123 · IC 621 | 10:47 AM Coimbra-B | 4h55 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| AP 123 · U 15163 | 10:47 AM Coimbra-B | 2h52 | 1:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| U 16811 · IC 721 · U 15165 | 11:01 AM Bencanta halt | 4h34 | 3:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
| IC 721 · IC 621 | 11:35 AM Coimbra-B | 4h07 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| IC 721 · U 15165 | 11:35 AM Coimbra-B | 3h56 | 3:31 PM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 721 · U 15165 | 11:35 AM Coimbra-B | 4h00 | 3:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| AP 182 · U 15165 | 11:47 AM Coimbra-B | 3h44 | 3:31 PM Covas Halt | 1 transfer | |
| AP 182 · IC 621 | 11:47 AM Coimbra-B | 3h55 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
| AP 182 · U 15165 | 11:47 AM Coimbra-B | 3h48 | 3:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coimbra to Guimarães
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Trains from Coimbra to Guimarães run on average 52 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€5)
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 52 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€5)
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Coimbra to Guimarães trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Coimbra and Guimarães from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Comboios De Portugal
About
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway company of Portugal, operating medium- and long-distance services across the country as well as international connections to Spain and France. CP’s train types include Alfa Pendular (AP), high-speed trains reaching up to 220 km/h between Porto, Lisbon, and Faro; Intercidades, long-distance trains running at up to 200 km/h; Inter-Regional (IR) for medium-distance travel; and Regional services for local routes. International (IN) trains connect Portugal with key destinations abroad. Fare options include Promo tickets — available 5 to 60 days in advance and non-refundable — and Normal tickets, which are refundable for a fee. Both fare types are offered in 1st and 2nd class. Onboard amenities may include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Lisbon–Porto, Lisbon–Faro, and Porto–Faro, offering scenic views of Portugal’s countryside and coastline.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 3m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€7)
Comboios De Portugal frequency
63 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar-cafeteria service with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Coimbra to Guimarães
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Guimarães 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 Guimarães, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Coimbra to Guimarães can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $8 (€7), while the average price is around $15 (€12).
The train from Coimbra to Guimarães takes 2h 37m and runs 52 per day.
The distance by train from Coimbra to Guimarães is 85 miles (138 km).
The first train from Coimbra to Guimarães leaves at 12:05 AM.
The last train from Coimbra to Guimarães leaves at 11:01 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Coimbra to Guimarães.
Yes, there is a direct train from Coimbra to Guimarães. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by Comboios De Portugal.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Coimbra to Guimarães.
The train station in Coimbra that goes to Guimarães is Coimbra-B, which connects to Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães.
The cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Guimarães is by bus, with a cost of around $7 (€5).
The train journey from Coimbra to Guimarães offers scenic views of the Portuguese countryside, with rolling hills, charming villages, and lush landscapes enhancing the travel experience.
A day trip from Coimbra to Guimarães is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 37m. However, there are 48 train trips available per day covering the 85 miles (138 km) distance.
In Guimarães, you can explore the Alberto Sampaio Museum for regional religious art, visit vibrant local markets for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy cultural events to experience local traditions. Discover the city's rich history on a guided walking tour and savor local cuisine at traditional Portuguese restaurants. Don't miss the Guimarães Castle for panoramic views, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza with its period art, and the historic Largo da Oliveira. Visit the Church of São Miguel do Castelo, believed to be the baptism site of Portugal's first king, and hike Penha Mountain for breathtaking views.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Guimarães is ideal to explore its historical sites, such as the Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, as well as to enjoy its charming streets and local cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from Coimbra to Guimarães.
Since both Coimbra and Guimarães are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Guimarães include Porto, Viana do Castelo, Aveiro, Vila Nova de Famalicao, Barcelos.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Coimbra to Guimarães among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Portugal uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, while carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Guimarães, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the historic center and public transport. Common scams include overcharging by taxis or souvenir vendors. It is advisable to use official transportation services and keep valuables secure to avoid these issues. Overall, Guimarães is considered safe, but staying alert in busy spots helps ensure a smooth visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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Popular train stations from Coimbra to Guimarães
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The major train station for departures in Coimbra is Coimbra-B. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Coimbra-B for your trip from Coimbra to Guimarães.
Amenities at train station
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Bencanta
Amenities at train station
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DiningAccessibilityThe major train station for arrivals in Guimarães is Guimarães. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Guimarães for your journey to Guimarães from Coimbra.
Guimarães
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Rua de Camões.
Dining
- Restaurante Histórico by Papaboa
- Solar do Arco
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel de Guimarães
- Pousada Mosteiro Guimarães
- Santa Luzia ArtHotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
Public transit options for Guimarães
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity connections
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Amenities at train station
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