- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Major fine arts and archaeology museum built over the former bishop’s palace, famous for its Roman cryptoporticus and strong medieval to baroque collections.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Espinho to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Espinho to Coimbra will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 56 trains that leave Espinho for Coimbra on Tue, Jun 16, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 54 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.
U 15712 · R 4658
U 15740 · R 4676
U 15744 · R 4678
U 15737 · R 4674
U 15752 · R 4682
AP 126
IC 730
IC 620
IC 720
IC 524Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Espinho to Coimbra 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Espinho to Coimbra:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Espinho to Coimbra costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 9m.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Espinho to Coimbra trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U 15703 · AP 180 | 5:21 AM Espinho station | 1h20 | 6:41 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15703 · AP 180 · U 16804 | 5:21 AM Espinho station | 1h43 | 7:04 AM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15707 · AP 130 | 6:19 AM Espinho station | 1h22 | 7:41 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15707 · AP 130 · U 16806 | 6:19 AM Espinho station | 1h51 | 8:10 AM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
IC 520 | 7:00 AM Espinho station | 0h55 | 7:55 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 520 · U 16806 | 7:00 AM Espinho station | 1h10 | 8:10 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
U 15708 · R 4656 | 7:09 AM Espinho station | 1h27 | 8:36 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15708 · R 4656 · U 16808 | 7:09 AM Espinho station | 1h56 | 9:05 AM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15711 · AP 128 | 7:29 AM Espinho station | 1h12 | 8:41 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15711 · AP 128 · U 16808 | 7:29 AM Espinho station | 1h36 | 9:05 AM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15712 · R 4658 · U 16810 | 8:09 AM Espinho station | 2h01 | 10:10 AM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15712 · R 4658 | 8:09 AM Espinho station | 1h37 | 9:46 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 | 9:00 AM Espinho station | 0h52 | 9:52 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 730 · U 16810 | 9:00 AM Espinho station | 1h10 | 10:10 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
U 15716 · R 4660 | 9:09 AM Espinho station | 1h27 | 10:36 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15719 · AP 120 | 9:29 AM Espinho station | 1h12 | 10:41 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15719 · AP 120 · U 16812 | 9:29 AM Espinho station | 2h41 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15720 · R 4662 · U 16812 | 10:09 AM Espinho station | 2h01 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15720 · R 4662 | 10:09 AM Espinho station | 1h27 | 11:36 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 | 11:00 AM Espinho station | 0h54 | 11:54 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 720 · U 16812 | 11:00 AM Espinho station | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
U 15725 · AP 122 | 11:29 AM Espinho station | 1h12 | 12:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15725 · AP 122 · U 16814 | 11:29 AM Espinho station | 1h41 | 1:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
IC 524 | 1:00 PM Espinho station | 0h54 | 1:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 524 · U 16816 | 1:00 PM Espinho station | 1h10 | 2:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
U 15728 · R 4668 · U 16818 | 1:09 PM Espinho station | 2h01 | 3:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15728 · R 4668 | 1:09 PM Espinho station | 1h27 | 2:36 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15731 · AP 132 · U 16818 | 1:29 PM Espinho station | 1h41 | 3:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15731 · AP 132 | 1:29 PM Espinho station | 1h12 | 2:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15732 · R 4670 | 2:09 PM Espinho station | 1h27 | 3:36 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15732 · R 4670 · U 16820 | 2:09 PM Espinho station | 2h01 | 4:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15735 · AP 184 · U 16820 | 2:29 PM Espinho station | 1h41 | 4:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15735 · AP 184 | 2:29 PM Espinho station | 1h12 | 3:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 722 · U 16820 | 3:00 PM Espinho station | 1h10 | 4:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 722 | 3:00 PM Espinho station | 0h54 | 3:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15737 · R 4674 · U 16824 | 3:29 PM Espinho station | 2h41 | 6:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15737 · R 4674 | 3:29 PM Espinho station | 2h03 | 5:32 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15739 · AP 124 | 4:29 PM Espinho station | 1h12 | 5:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15739 · AP 124 · U 16824 | 4:29 PM Espinho station | 1h41 | 6:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15740 · R 4676 | 5:09 PM Espinho station | 1h26 | 6:35 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15740 · R 4676 · R 4518 | 5:09 PM Espinho station | 2h16 | 7:25 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
AP 126 · R 4518 | 5:54 PM Espinho station | 1h31 | 7:25 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 126 | 5:54 PM Espinho station | 0h48 | 6:42 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 620 · R 4518 | 6:00 PM Espinho station | 1h25 | 7:25 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 620 | 6:00 PM Espinho station | 0h54 | 6:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15744 · R 4678 · U 16828 | 6:09 PM Espinho station | 1h56 | 8:05 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15744 · R 4678 | 6:09 PM Espinho station | 1h27 | 7:36 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15747 · AP 134 | 6:29 PM Espinho station | 1h12 | 7:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15747 · AP 134 · U 16828 | 6:29 PM Espinho station | 1h36 | 8:05 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15748 · R 4680 | 7:09 PM Espinho station | 1h36 | 8:45 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 528 · U 16830 | 8:00 PM Espinho station | 2h50 | 10:50 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 528 | 8:00 PM Espinho station | 0h54 | 8:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15752 · R 4682 | 8:09 PM Espinho station | 1h28 | 9:37 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15755 · AP 136 · U 16830 | 8:26 PM Espinho station | 2h24 | 10:50 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15755 · AP 136 | 8:26 PM Espinho station | 1h15 | 9:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 830 | 8:46 PM Espinho station | 1h08 | 9:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 830 · U 16830 | 8:46 PM Espinho station | 2h04 | 10:50 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
R 23400 | 1:43 AM Espinho station | 1h20 | 3:03 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Espinho to Coimbra run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 9 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 48m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Coimbra — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Coimbra trip today.
Major fine arts and archaeology museum built over the former bishop’s palace, famous for its Roman cryptoporticus and strong medieval to baroque collections.
University museum with scientific instruments, natural history collections, laboratories and astronomy displays linked to Coimbra’s academic heritage.
Important archaeological museum near Coimbra presenting finds from the Roman city of Conímbriga, best paired with the adjacent ruins.
UNESCO-listed historic university quarter and educational corridor, ideal for walking among colleges, stairways, viewpoints and old academic streets.
Historic botanical garden with shaded paths, exotic plants and terraces, offering one of the city’s best calm green spaces.
Lively old-town square surrounded by historic buildings, shops and cafés, useful as a central stop while exploring lower Coimbra on foot.
Roast suckling pig from nearby Bairrada, prized for crispy skin and juicy meat; one of central Portugal’s signature celebratory dishes.
Traditional goat stew slowly cooked in red wine, garlic, and bay leaves in black clay pots; strongly associated with the Coimbra region.
A sweet, fluffy brioche-like bread from Coimbra, often scented with cinnamon or sugar; a classic local bakery treat.
Small, iconic tavern-style spot famous for rustic regional food, hearty flavors, and an intimate old-Coimbra atmosphere.
Popular traditional restaurant serving comforting Portuguese dishes in a warm, casual setting near the historic center.
Refined restaurant at Museu Nacional Machado de Castro, known for contemporary Portuguese cuisine and a scenic terrace atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Lisbon or Porto. Student-friendly prices for cafes and casual meals, while central hotels and tourist restaurants cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Round up taxi fares.
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