- 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
€19
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valença to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valença to Coimbra will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 45 trains that leave Valença for Coimbra on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 203 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 20 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.
IR 830
IR 830 · U 16830
IR 830 · U 16830
IC 730
IR 856 · R 3400
IC 730
IR 854 · AP 124
IC 730 · U 16810
IR 852 · AP 122
IC 730 · U 16810Trains from Valença to Coimbra run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 20:27. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 8:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
The table below shows live departures for Valença to Coimbra trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:19 PM Valença | 3h35 | 9:54 PM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
R 3000 · AP 120 | 5:50 AM Valença station | 4h51 | 10:41 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 3000 · IC 720 | 5:50 AM Valença station | 6h04 | 11:54 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 3000 · IC 730 | 5:50 AM Valença station | 4h02 | 9:52 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · IC 720 | 6:52 AM Valença station | 5h02 | 11:54 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 | 6:52 AM Valença station | 3h00 | 9:52 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 730 · AP 122 | 6:52 AM Valença station | 5h49 | 12:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · AP 120 | 6:52 AM Valença station | 3h49 | 10:41 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · U 16810 | 6:52 AM Valença station | 3h18 | 10:10 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · U 16810 | 6:52 AM Valença station | 3h20 | 10:12 AM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
IR 850 · IC 720 | 7:15 AM Valença station | 4h39 | 11:54 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 850 · AP 120 | 7:15 AM Valença station | 3h26 | 10:41 AM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 850 · AP 122 | 7:15 AM Valença station | 5h26 | 12:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 850 · AP 120 · U 16812 | 7:15 AM Valença station | 4h55 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
IR 850 · AP 120 · U 16812 | 7:15 AM Valença station | 4h57 | 12:12 PM Espadaneira halt | 2 transfers | |
IR 852 · AP 132 | 9:22 AM Valença station | 5h19 | 2:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 852 · AP 122 | 9:22 AM Valença station | 3h19 | 12:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 852 · IC 524 | 9:22 AM Valença station | 4h32 | 1:54 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 852 · AP 122 · U 16814 | 9:22 AM Valença station | 3h50 | 1:12 PM Espadaneira halt | 2 transfers | |
IR 852 · AP 122 · U 16814 | 9:22 AM Valença station | 3h48 | 1:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
R 3300 · U 15228 · IC 722 | 11:41 AM Valença station | 4h13 | 3:54 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
R 3300 · AP 124 · U 15228 | 11:41 AM Valença station | 6h00 | 5:41 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
R 3300 · AP 184 · U 15228 | 11:41 AM Valença station | 4h00 | 3:41 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
R 3300 · AP 184 · U 16820 · U 15228 | 11:41 AM Valença station | 4h31 | 4:12 PM Espadaneira halt | 3 transfers | |
R 3300 · AP 184 · U 16820 · U 15228 | 11:41 AM Valença station | 4h29 | 4:10 PM Bencanta halt | 3 transfers | |
R 3302 · U 15232 · IC 620 | 1:00 PM Valença station | 5h54 | 6:54 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
R 3302 · U 15232 · AP 126 | 1:00 PM Valença station | 5h42 | 6:42 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
R 3302 · AP 124 · U 15232 | 1:00 PM Valença station | 4h41 | 5:41 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
IR 854 · IC 620 | 2:24 PM Valença station | 4h30 | 6:54 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 854 · AP 126 | 2:24 PM Valença station | 4h18 | 6:42 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 854 · AP 124 | 2:24 PM Valença station | 3h17 | 5:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
IR 854 · AP 124 · U 16824 | 2:24 PM Valença station | 3h46 | 6:10 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
IR 854 · AP 124 · U 16824 | 2:24 PM Valença station | 3h48 | 6:12 PM Espadaneira halt | 2 transfers | |
R 3304 · AP 134 | 3:35 PM Valença station | 4h06 | 7:41 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
R 3304 · AP 134 · U 16828 | 3:35 PM Valença station | 4h32 | 8:07 PM Espadaneira halt | 2 transfers | |
R 3304 · U 15238 · IC 528 | 3:35 PM Valença station | 5h19 | 8:54 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
R 3304 · U 15238 · AP 134 | 3:35 PM Valença station | 4h06 | 7:41 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
R 3304 · IR 830 · U 15238 | 3:35 PM Valença station | 6h19 | 9:54 PM Coimbra-B | 2 transfers | |
R 3304 · AP 134 · U 16828 | 3:35 PM Valença station | 4h30 | 8:05 PM Bencanta halt | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Valença 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 Valença to Coimbra trains use the Valenca to Coimbra-B station pair, with some services arriving at Bencanta. Use this guide to compare Valença and Coimbra train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Valenca has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Valenca.
ATMs are available at Valenca.
Available at Valenca: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valenca.
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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