- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Major fine arts and archaeology museum set above a remarkable Roman cryptoporticus. One of Coimbra’s key cultural institutions and a top museum visit.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$29
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 $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 46 trains that leave Lisbon for Coimbra on Sat, May 23, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 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, May 23 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 182
AP 186
AP 131
AP 133
AP 125Omio 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 $5. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$20 Average price | $9 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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Coimbra costing on average $20 (€16).
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, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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, May 23 | |||||
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 | |
AP 182 · R 4411 | 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 | |
R 4417 · R 4517 | 12:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h31 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 4417 · R 4517 | 12:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h23 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
IC 527 | 5:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h03 | 7:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 527 | 5:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1h54 | 7:33 PM 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 $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) 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 $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 11:45 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.
Major fine arts and archaeology museum set above a remarkable Roman cryptoporticus. One of Coimbra’s key cultural institutions and a top museum visit.
University museum covering scientific instruments, natural history and academic collections. Good choice for visitors interested in Coimbra’s scholarly heritage.
Modern archaeological museum in nearby Condeixa interpreting Roman Portugal and Conímbriga. Worth considering for visitors exploring greater Coimbra.
The traditional downtown district with lively pedestrian streets, shops, historic façades and easy access to major monuments.
Historic upper town around the university, known for steep lanes, old colleges and classic viewpoints over the city.
Historic botanical garden with shaded paths, exotic plant collections and one of the city’s best peaceful walks.
Roast suckling pig with very crisp skin, a classic specialty of the nearby Bairrada region and one of the most famous meals around Coimbra.
Goat stewed slowly in red wine, garlic, and spices in black clay pots. A rustic Beira dish strongly associated with the Coimbra area.
Traditional goat offal rolls seasoned with garlic and herbs, linked to old festive cooking in the villages around Coimbra.
Small, iconic traditional tavern famous for hearty regional dishes and a very characterful, old Coimbra atmosphere.
Refined restaurant at Museu Nacional Machado de Castro, known for polished Portuguese cuisine, city views, and an elegant setting.
Popular rustic restaurant serving classic central Portuguese food, petiscos, and local specialties in a warm, casual space.
Generally cheaper than Lisbon and Porto. Good value for cafes and casual dining; central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis; tipping is not mandatory.
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