- 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
$11
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
58
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 $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 58 trains that leave Espinho for Coimbra on Fri, Jul 31, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 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 Fri, Jul 31 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 15716 · R 4660
U 15712 · R 4658
U 15748 · R 4680
R 4676 · U 15740
R 4678 · U 15744
AP 126
IC 730
IC 528
IC 620
IC 722Omio 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 $5.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $30 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 $10 (€8) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€17). The journey takes 1h 9m versus 1h 8m 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, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 · U 16812 | 9:29 AM Espinho station | 2h41 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
U 15719 · AP 120 | 9:29 AM Espinho station | 1h12 | 10:41 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
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 · U 16812 | 11:00 AM Espinho station | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 | 11:00 AM Espinho station | 0h54 | 11:54 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 2:29 PM Espinho station | 1h12 | 3:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15735 · AP 184 · U 16820 | 2:29 PM Espinho station | 1h41 | 4:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
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 | 3:29 PM Espinho station | 2h03 | 5:32 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15737 · R 4674 · U 16824 | 3:29 PM Espinho station | 2h41 | 6:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
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 | 5:54 PM Espinho station | 0h48 | 6:42 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 126 · R 4518 | 5:54 PM Espinho station | 1h31 | 7:25 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 620 | 6:00 PM Espinho station | 0h54 | 6:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 620 · R 4518 | 6:00 PM Espinho station | 1h25 | 7:25 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
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 | 8:26 PM Espinho station | 1h15 | 9:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
U 15755 · AP 136 · U 16830 | 8:26 PM Espinho station | 2h24 | 10:50 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
IR 830 · U 16830 | 8:46 PM Espinho station | 2h04 | 10:50 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IR 830 | 8:46 PM Espinho station | 1h08 | 9:54 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 3400 | 1:35 AM Espinho station | 1h19 | 2:54 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 · U 16806 · AP 130 | 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 | |
R 4656 · U 16808 · U 15708 | 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 | |
R 4658 · U 15712 | 8:09 AM Espinho station | 1h37 | 9:46 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
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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 $5 (€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 $5 (€5) |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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.
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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Espinho 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 Espinho to Coimbra trains use the Espinho to Coimbra-B station pair, with some services arriving at Bencanta. Use this guide to compare Espinho and Coimbra train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Espinho has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Kurika, Restaurante Baliza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Espinho. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Espinho. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Espinho: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Espinho: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Espinho: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Praiagolfe, Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Center, Hotel M.
Silvalde is 1 km from Espinho city centre. Public transport options include:
Silvalde has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Silvalde.
Accessibility facilities are available at Silvalde.
Paramos is 3 km from Espinho city centre. Public transport options include:
Paramos has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Paramos.
Available at Paramos: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paramos.
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.
Espadaneira is 4 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Espadaneira has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Espadaneira.
Accessibility facilities are available at Espadaneira.
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