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Compare bus and train for Albufeira to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Coimbra:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Coimbra costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Albufeira to Coimbra
How to get from Albufeira to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albufeira to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM5h45Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário9:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM5h45Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário9:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AP 1864:24 PM4h21Albufeira - Ferreiras8:45 PMCoimbra-B$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 674 · IC 5296:37 PM5h26Albufeira - Ferreiras12:03 AMCoimbra-B$341One-way1 transfer
IC 670 · IC 5138:45 AM5h53Albufeira - Ferreiras2:38 PMCoimbra-B$341One-way1 transfer
IC 670 · IC 513 · U 168198:45 AM6h14Albufeira - Ferreiras2:59 PMEspadaneira halt$351One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM6h00Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário7:35 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM5h45Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário8:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:15 AM5h40Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário12:55 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Coimbra:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Coimbra costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albufeira and Coimbra as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Albufeira - Ferreiras and arrive in Espadaneira halt.
- Buses mostly depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos to go to Coimbra by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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