4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Coimbra to Madrid
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coimbra to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Madrid will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
It's difficult to get from Coimbra to Madrid without transferring at least 2 times.
11:56 AM10h30Coimbra10:26 PMMadrid$1081One-way2 transfers
- 11:56 AM10h30Coimbra10:26 PMMadrid$1081One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Coimbra to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Madrid:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $86 (€68).
A bus is $67 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $103 (€82).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Train takes on average 12h 48m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€82) compared to roughly $125 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 12h 48m versus 5h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Coimbra to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:56 AM Coimbra | 10h30 | 10:26 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coimbra to Madrid
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Spain
Trains from Coimbra to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $103 (€82) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 11:56, the last at 11:56. The fastest train covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 10h 43m.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average train duration 12h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€82) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 43m |
First train 11:56 AM |
Last train 11:56 AM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Coimbra to Madrid trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Coimbra and Madrid from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Coimbra to Madrid
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