- 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 Aug 29
€3
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€3
Fastest journey on Aug 29
26 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
26 m
Trains on Aug 29
1
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Curia to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Curia to Coimbra will cost around €3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 1 trains from Curia to Coimbra, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 26 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 Curia to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, while a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€4 Average price Cheapest | €382 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 5m faster (28m by train vs 33m by car) and roughly €378 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€4 vs €382). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Curia to Coimbra trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4676 · R 4518 | 6:09 PM Curia station | 1h16 | 7:25 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4676 | 6:09 PM Curia station | 0h26 | 6:35 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4678 | 7:09 PM Curia station | 0h27 | 7:36 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4678 · U 16828 | 7:09 PM Curia station | 0h56 | 8:05 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4680 | 8:18 PM Curia station | 0h27 | 8:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4682 | 9:10 PM Curia station | 0h27 | 9:37 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4684 | 10:18 PM Curia station | 0h27 | 10:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4684 · U 16830 | 10:18 PM Curia station | 0h32 | 10:50 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Curia to Coimbra run on average 26 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
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Discover the best of Coimbra — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Coimbra trip today.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Curia 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 Curia to Coimbra trains use the Curia to Coimbra-B station pair, with some services arriving at Bencanta. Use this guide to compare Curia and Coimbra train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Curia has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Curia.
ATMs are available at Curia.
Available at Curia: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Curia.
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.
Vilela-Fornos is 6 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Vilela-Fornos has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Vilela-Fornos.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilela-Fornos.
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