4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Coimbra to Porto
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coimbra to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Porto will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 66 trains that leave Coimbra for Porto on Mon, May 18, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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 4633 · U 1565910:15 PM2h19Coimbra-B12:34 AMPorto - Campanhã$121One-way1 transfer- R 4603 · U 156116:33 AM2h07Coimbra-B8:40 AMPorto - Campanhã$121One-way1 transfer
- R 4601 · U 156075:40 AM2h02Coimbra-B7:42 AMPorto - Campanhã$121One-way1 transfer
- R 4605 · U 156157:50 AM1h49Coimbra-B9:39 AMPorto - Campanhã$121One-way1 transfer
- R 4617 · U 156351:50 PM2h30Coimbra-B4:20 PMPorto - Campanhã$121One-way1 transfer
- AP 18211:47 AM1h01Coimbra-B12:48 PMPorto - Campanhã$241One-way0 transfers
- AP 1318:47 AM1h01Coimbra-B9:48 AMPorto - Campanhã$241One-way0 transfers
- AP 1377:47 PM1h01Coimbra-B8:48 PMPorto - Campanhã$241One-way0 transfers
- AP 1333:47 PM1h01Coimbra-B4:48 PMPorto - Campanhã$241One-way0 transfers
- AP 1868:47 PM1h01Coimbra-B9:48 PMPorto - Campanhã$241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Coimbra to Porto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 $3, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Coimbra to Porto:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Porto costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
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 Porto train times
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Porto trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP 129 | 9:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h01 | 10:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4633 · U 15659 | 10:15 PM Coimbra-B | 2h19 | 12:34 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 3401 | 11:06 PM Espadaneira halt | 1h39 | 12:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 3401 | 11:09 PM Bencanta halt | 1h36 | 12:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 3401 | 11:13 PM Coimbra-B | 1h32 | 12:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 529 | 12:05 AM Coimbra-B | 1h08 | 1:13 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4601 · U 15607 | 5:40 AM Coimbra-B | 2h02 | 7:42 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4503 · R 4603 · U 15611 | 6:18 AM Espadaneira halt | 2h22 | 8:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
| R 4503 · R 4603 · U 15611 | 6:21 AM Bencanta halt | 2h19 | 8:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
| R 4603 · U 15611 | 6:33 AM Coimbra-B | 2h07 | 8:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| U 16801 · IR 831 | 6:54 AM Espadaneira halt | 1h55 | 8:49 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| U 16801 · IR 831 | 6:56 AM Bencanta halt | 1h53 | 8:49 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| IR 831 | 7:26 AM Coimbra-B | 1h23 | 8:49 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4501 · R 4605 · U 15615 | 7:30 AM Espadaneira halt | 2h09 | 9:39 AM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
| R 4501 · R 4605 · U 15615 | 7:33 AM Bencanta halt | 2h06 | 9:39 AM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
| R 4605 · U 15615 | 7:50 AM Coimbra-B | 1h49 | 9:39 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4505 · IC 521 | 8:14 AM Espadaneira halt | 1h29 | 9:43 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4505 · IC 521 | 8:16 AM Bencanta halt | 1h27 | 9:43 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| IC 521 | 8:33 AM Coimbra-B | 1h10 | 9:43 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AP 131 | 8:47 AM Coimbra-B | 1h01 | 9:48 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4607 | 8:50 AM Coimbra-B | 1h50 | 10:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4509 · AP 121 | 9:19 AM Espadaneira halt | 1h36 | 10:55 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4509 · AP 121 | 9:22 AM Bencanta halt | 1h33 | 10:55 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| AP 121 | 9:53 AM Coimbra-B | 1h02 | 10:55 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4511 · AP 123 | 10:18 AM Espadaneira halt | 1h30 | 11:48 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4511 · AP 123 | 10:21 AM Bencanta halt | 1h27 | 11:48 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| AP 123 | 10:47 AM Coimbra-B | 1h01 | 11:48 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| U 16811 · IC 721 | 10:58 AM Espadaneira halt | 1h45 | 12:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| U 16811 · IC 721 | 11:01 AM Bencanta halt | 1h42 | 12:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| IC 721 | 11:35 AM Coimbra-B | 1h08 | 12:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AP 182 | 11:47 AM Coimbra-B | 1h01 | 12:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4613 · U 15627 | 11:50 AM Coimbra-B | 1h49 | 1:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4513 · R 4615 · U 15631 | 12:16 PM Espadaneira halt | 2h23 | 2:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
| R 4513 · R 4615 · U 15631 | 12:19 PM Bencanta halt | 2h20 | 2:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
| R 4615 · U 15631 | 12:50 PM Coimbra-B | 1h49 | 2:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| U 16815 · IC 621 | 12:58 PM Espadaneira halt | 1h45 | 2:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| U 16815 · IC 621 | 1:01 PM Bencanta halt | 1h42 | 2:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| IC 621 | 1:36 PM Coimbra-B | 1h07 | 2:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AP 125 | 1:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h01 | 2:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4617 · U 15635 | 1:50 PM Coimbra-B | 2h30 | 4:20 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| U 16819 · AP 133 | 3:00 PM Espadaneira halt | 1h48 | 4:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| U 16819 · AP 133 | 3:02 PM Bencanta halt | 1h46 | 4:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| AP 133 | 3:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h01 | 4:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4621 · U 15639 | 3:50 PM Coimbra-B | 1h49 | 5:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| U 16821 · R 4623 · U 15643 | 3:58 PM Espadaneira halt | 2h41 | 6:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
| U 16821 · R 4623 · U 15643 | 4:01 PM Bencanta halt | 2h38 | 6:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
| R 4623 · U 15643 | 4:42 PM Coimbra-B | 1h57 | 6:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4517 · IC 523 | 5:10 PM Espadaneira halt | 1h33 | 6:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4517 · IC 523 | 5:13 PM Bencanta halt | 1h30 | 6:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| IC 523 | 5:35 PM Coimbra-B | 1h08 | 6:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AP 135 | 5:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h01 | 6:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4625 · U 15647 | 5:50 PM Coimbra-B | 1h49 | 7:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| U 16825 · AP 127 | 5:58 PM Espadaneira halt | 1h50 | 7:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| U 16825 · AP 127 | 6:01 PM Bencanta halt | 1h47 | 7:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| AP 127 | 6:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h01 | 7:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4627 · U 15651 | 6:50 PM Coimbra-B | 1h49 | 8:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4519 · IC 731 | 7:16 PM Espadaneira halt | 1h27 | 8:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4519 · IC 731 | 7:19 PM Bencanta halt | 1h24 | 8:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| IC 731 | 7:35 PM Coimbra-B | 1h08 | 8:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AP 137 | 7:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h01 | 8:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4521 · AP 186 | 8:20 PM Espadaneira halt | 1h28 | 9:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4521 · AP 186 | 8:23 PM Bencanta halt | 1h25 | 9:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| AP 186 | 8:47 PM Coimbra-B | 1h01 | 9:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4523 · IC 723 | 9:20 PM Espadaneira halt | 1h23 | 10:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| R 4523 · IC 723 | 9:23 PM Bencanta halt | 1h20 | 10:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| IC 723 | 9:33 PM Coimbra-B | 1h10 | 10:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Coimbra to Porto
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Trains from Coimbra to Porto run on average 56 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by bus.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (106 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 65 miles (106 km) |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Coimbra to Porto trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Coimbra and Porto from $3 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from Coimbra to Porto
The train connection between Coimbra and Porto is efficient and convenient, making it an excellent choice for travelers looking to explore these vibrant cities. The journey is serviced by Comboios De Portugal, with options including the IC - Intercidades and AP - Alfa Pendular trains. These services offer comfortable seating and scenic views of the Portuguese countryside as you travel from one historic city to another in just a few hours.
Train Connection: Coimbra to Porto
Traveling from Coimbra to Porto takes approximately 1h 17m, with a direct connection available. There are up to 12 trains operating daily on this route. The departure stations include Coimbra, Coimbra-B, and Bencanta, while the arrival station is Porto - Campanhã.
Coimbra to Porto Train Connection
The first daily train journey from Coimbra to Porto departs at 04:40 AM, allowing early risers to start their day with a scenic trip. The last departure is scheduled for 11:13 PM, providing travelers the flexibility to enjoy an evening in either city before heading back.
Train Tickets Price for Coimbra to Porto
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Coimbra and Porto is €8. The average ticket price typically hovers around €10, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Portuguese cities.
Exploring Porto: A Journey Through Iconic Landmarks
The Dom Luís I Bridge, completed in 1886, is an iconic symbol of Porto and a marvel of engineering designed by the same architect who worked on the Eiffel Tower. This double-deck iron bridge not only connects Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia but also offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Douro River and cityscape that will leave you in awe. As we walk across its upper deck, take a moment to appreciate its unique arch design and how it has become a beloved spot for both locals and tourists alike.
Next up is Livraria Lello, often hailed as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world since its opening in 1906; this architectural gem features stunning neo-Gothic details that create an enchanting atmosphere for book lovers. Its intricate wooden staircase spirals upward like something out of a fairy tale, inspiring countless visitors with each step they take into literary wonderland. Beyond just bookshelves filled with literature from around the globe, Livraria Lello holds significant cultural importance as it served as inspiration for J.K. Rowling while she was writing Harry Potter.
Finally, São Bento Railway Station stands out not only for its striking façade adorned with blue-and-white azulejos but also for being more than just a transit hub—it’s steeped in history dating back to 1916 when it opened as Portugal's main railway station. The interior showcases over 20 thousand tiles depicting historical scenes that narrate Portugal's rich past through artful storytelling captured within these walls. As we explore this bustling station together today, you'll see why it's considered one of Europe’s most beautiful train stations—a true blend of functionality and artistry!
FAQs: Trains from Coimbra to Porto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Porto 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 Porto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Coimbra to Porto
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ATM
Taxis
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WC
Bike Parking
Car Rental
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Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Rua de Bonjóia.
- Restaurante Casa Aleixo
- Restaurante Madureira
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Pestana Palácio do Freixo
- AC Hotel Porto
- Vila Galé Porto
- Hotel Poveira
- Located in the main hall
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Lisbon, Spain, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C, Line E
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Rua da Madeira.
- Restaurante Abadia do Porto
- Café Santiago
- The Lingerie Restaurant - Porto
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Pestana Porto - A Brasileira
- InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas
- Hotel Teatro
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: access to metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 22
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