- 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
CHF16
Average price
CHF24
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
46
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 CHF24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF16.
Of the 46 trains that leave Lisbon for Coimbra on Sat, Aug 15, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 15 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 Sat, Aug 15 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 4417 · R 4517
R 5601 · R 4519
R 4417 · R 4517
IC 543 · R 4517
AP 131
AP 186
AP 127
AP 137
AP 182Omio 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 CHF4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 CHF4, and a train costs an average of CHF9.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
CHF16 Average price | CHF7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
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 Lisbon to Coimbra:
A bus is CHF9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Coimbra costing on average CHF16.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Coimbra trains for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 517 | 12:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h08 | 2:38 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 517 | 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 | |
IC 525 | 4:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h03 | 6:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 525 | 4:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h54 | 6:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
R 4521 · IR 931 | 5:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h11 | 8:26 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 4521 · IR 931 | 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 | |
AP 137 | 6:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 7:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 137 | 6:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 7:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4523 · IR 933 | 6:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h11 | 9:26 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 4523 · IR 933 | 6:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h03 | 9:26 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 519 | 6:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h08 | 8:38 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 519 | 6:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h59 | 8:38 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 186 | 6:57 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1h48 | 8:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 186 | 7:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 8:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
AP 129 | 8:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 9:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 129 | 8:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 9:45 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 529 | 10:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h03 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 529 | 10:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h54 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 15 | |||||
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 | |
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Trains from Lisbon to Coimbra run on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF9 but you can travel from only CHF4 by bus.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF9 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 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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Coimbra-B -> Coimbra-A, 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.

Most Lisbon to Coimbra trains use the Lisboa - Oriente to Coimbra-B station pair, with some services arriving at Bencanta. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Coimbra train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lisboa - Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Oriente has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Parking, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Lisboa - Entrecampos is 3 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Entrecampos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Laurentina, O Talho
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include VIP Executive Entrecampos Hotel & Conference, Hotel 3K Europa, NH Lisboa Campo Grande.
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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