- 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
€5
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pombal to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pombal to Coimbra will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 66 trains that leave Pombal for Coimbra on Tue, Aug 04, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 26 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 4509
R 4505
R 3401
R 4515
R 4511
AP 121
IC 529
IC 721
IC 731
IC 521Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pombal to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €2, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€5 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Pombal to Coimbra:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pombal to Coimbra costing on average €5.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
The journey is about 5m faster (35m by train vs 40m by car) and roughly €19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€5 vs €24). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Pombal to Coimbra trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4501 | 6:47 AM Pombal station | 0h49 | 7:36 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4501 | 6:47 AM Pombal station | 0h45 | 7:32 AM Bencanta halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4501 | 6:47 AM Pombal station | 0h43 | 7:30 AM Espadaneira halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4505 | 7:32 AM Pombal station | 0h41 | 8:13 AM Espadaneira halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4505 | 7:32 AM Pombal station | 0h44 | 8:16 AM Bencanta halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4505 | 7:32 AM Pombal station | 0h47 | 8:19 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 521 · U 16808 | 8:05 AM Pombal station | 1h02 | 9:07 AM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 521 · U 16808 | 8:05 AM Pombal station | 1h00 | 9:05 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 521 | 8:05 AM Pombal station | 0h26 | 8:31 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4509 | 8:39 AM Pombal station | 0h42 | 9:21 AM Bencanta halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4509 | 8:39 AM Pombal station | 0h40 | 9:19 AM Espadaneira halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4509 | 8:39 AM Pombal station | 0h47 | 9:26 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 511 · U 16809 | 9:10 AM Pombal station | 0h53 | 10:03 AM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 511 | 9:10 AM Pombal station | 0h28 | 9:38 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 511 · U 16809 | 9:10 AM Pombal station | 0h56 | 10:06 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 121 · U 16810 | 9:27 AM Pombal station | 0h45 | 10:12 AM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 121 · U 16810 | 9:27 AM Pombal station | 0h43 | 10:10 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
AP 121 | 9:27 AM Pombal station | 0h24 | 9:51 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4511 | 9:38 AM Pombal station | 0h42 | 10:20 AM Bencanta halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4511 | 9:38 AM Pombal station | 0h40 | 10:18 AM Espadaneira halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4511 | 9:38 AM Pombal station | 0h47 | 10:25 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 721 | 11:08 AM Pombal station | 0h25 | 11:33 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 721 · U 16812 | 11:08 AM Pombal station | 1h02 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 721 · U 16812 | 11:08 AM Pombal station | 1h04 | 12:12 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4513 | 11:35 AM Pombal station | 0h43 | 12:18 PM Bencanta halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4513 | 11:35 AM Pombal station | 0h47 | 12:22 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4513 | 11:35 AM Pombal station | 0h41 | 12:16 PM Espadaneira halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 621 · U 16817 | 1:06 PM Pombal station | 0h52 | 1:58 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 621 · U 16817 | 1:06 PM Pombal station | 0h54 | 2:00 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 621 | 1:06 PM Pombal station | 0h28 | 1:34 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4515 | 1:35 PM Pombal station | 0h42 | 2:17 PM Bencanta halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4515 | 1:35 PM Pombal station | 0h40 | 2:15 PM Espadaneira halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4515 | 1:35 PM Pombal station | 0h47 | 2:22 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 513 | 2:10 PM Pombal station | 0h28 | 2:38 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 513 · U 16819 | 2:10 PM Pombal station | 0h52 | 3:02 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 513 · U 16819 | 2:10 PM Pombal station | 0h49 | 2:59 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4517 | 4:29 PM Pombal station | 0h43 | 5:12 PM Bencanta halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4517 | 4:29 PM Pombal station | 0h47 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4517 | 4:29 PM Pombal station | 0h41 | 5:10 PM Espadaneira halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 523 | 5:06 PM Pombal station | 0h27 | 5:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 523 · U 16825 | 5:06 PM Pombal station | 0h54 | 6:00 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 523 · U 16825 | 5:06 PM Pombal station | 0h52 | 5:58 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
R 4519 | 6:35 PM Pombal station | 0h48 | 7:23 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4519 | 6:35 PM Pombal station | 0h40 | 7:15 PM Espadaneira halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4519 | 6:35 PM Pombal station | 0h43 | 7:18 PM Bencanta halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 731 · U 16828 | 7:08 PM Pombal station | 0h59 | 8:07 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 731 · U 16828 | 7:08 PM Pombal station | 0h57 | 8:05 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 731 | 7:08 PM Pombal station | 0h25 | 7:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4521 | 7:39 PM Pombal station | 0h47 | 8:26 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4521 | 7:39 PM Pombal station | 0h41 | 8:20 PM Espadaneira halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4521 | 7:39 PM Pombal station | 0h43 | 8:22 PM Bencanta halt | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Pombal to Coimbra run on average 60 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 but you can travel from only €2 by bus.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 60 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 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 Pombal 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 Pombal to Coimbra trains use the Pombal to Coimbra-B station pair, with some services arriving at Bencanta. Use this guide to compare Pombal and Coimbra train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pombal has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Pombal.
ATMs are available at Pombal.
Available at Pombal: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pombal.
Lourical is 19 km from Pombal city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Lourical has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lourical.
Albergaria dos Doze is 14 km from Pombal city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Albergaria dos Doze has practical services for this route, including Dining and ATM.
Food and drink options are available at Albergaria dos Doze.
ATMs are available at Albergaria dos Doze.
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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