The cheapest and fastest trains from Lisbon to Coimbra
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Coimbra will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 50 trains that leave Lisbon for Coimbra on Thu, Jan 01, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 01 the direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Thu, Jan 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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 5601 · R 4519
R 4431 · R 3401
R 4419 · R 4517
R 4405 · R 4511
R 4403 · R 4509
AP 137
AP 133
AP 127
AP 125
AP 135Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lisbon to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Coimbra 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 train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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€16 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lisbon to Coimbra train times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Coimbra trains for today, Wednesday, December 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 521 | 6:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h01 | 8:31 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 521 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h52 | 8:31 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 131 | 7:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 8:45 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 131 | 7:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 8:45 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 511 | 7:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h08 | 9:38 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 511 | 7:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h59 | 9:38 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 121 | 8:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h51 | 9:51 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 121 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h42 | 9:51 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 123 | 9:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 10:45 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 123 | 9:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 10:45 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 721 | 9:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h03 | 11:33 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 721 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h54 | 11:33 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4411 · AP 182 | 9:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h00 | 11:45 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
AP 182 | 9:57 AM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1h48 | 11:45 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 182 | 10:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 11:45 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 621 | 11:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h04 | 1:34 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 621 | 11:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h55 | 1:34 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 125 | 12:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 1:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 125 | 12:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 1:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 513 | 12:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h08 | 2:38 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 513 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h59 | 2:38 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 543 · R 4517 | 1:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h01 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 543 · R 4517 | 1:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h53 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 4419 · R 4517 | 1:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h31 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 4419 · R 4517 | 1:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h23 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
AP 133 | 2:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 3:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 133 | 2:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 3:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 523 | 3:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h03 | 5:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 523 | 3:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h54 | 5:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 135 | 4:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 5:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 135 | 4:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 5:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 5601 · R 4519 | 4:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h08 | 7:23 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 5601 · R 4519 | 4:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h00 | 7:23 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
AP 127 | 5:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 6:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 127 | 5:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 6:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 931 · R 4521 | 5:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h11 | 8:26 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 931 · R 4521 | 5:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h03 | 8:26 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 731 | 5:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h03 | 7:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 731 | 5:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h54 | 7:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 933 · R 4523 | 6:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h11 | 9:26 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 933 · R 4523 | 6:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h03 | 9:26 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 723 | 7:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h01 | 9:31 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 723 | 7:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h52 | 9:31 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4431 · R 3401 | 7:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h26 | 11:11 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 4431 · R 3401 | 7:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h18 | 11:11 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lisbon to Coimbra
Trains from Lisbon to Coimbra run on average 49 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 38 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 38 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:45 |
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FAQs: Trains from Lisbon to Coimbra
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lisbon to Coimbra
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Avenida da República.
- Restaurante Laurentina
- O Talho
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- VIP Executive Entrecampos Hotel & Conference
- Hotel 3K Europa
- NH Lisboa Campo Grande
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: access to metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line Yellow
- Bus: Lines 207, 727, 736
- Train: Fertagus and Sintra lines
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