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Compare train and bus for Badajoz to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Badajoz to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Badajoz to Coimbra:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Badajoz to Coimbra costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Badajoz to Coimbra
How to get from Badajoz to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Badajoz to Coimbra is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 486 · IC 5297:41 PM5h22Badajoz station12:03 AMCoimbra-B$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
R 486 · IC 5297:41 PM5h22Badajoz station12:03 AMCoimbra-B$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
R 482 · IC 5232:09 PM4h24Badajoz station5:33 PMCoimbra-B$281One-way1 transfer
Other options
R 486 · IC 529 · U 168007:41 PM5h50Badajoz station12:31 AMBencanta halt$211One-way2 transfers
R 486 · IC 529 · U 168007:41 PM5h52Badajoz station12:33 AMEspadaneira halt$211One-way2 transfers
R 482 · IC 5272:09 PM6h24Badajoz station7:33 PMCoimbra-B$281One-way1 transfer
4821 · 47615:50 AM6h54Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses11:44 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$261One-way1 transfer
4821 · 31255:50 AM7h55Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses12:45 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 PM6h40Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses10:05 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Badajoz to Coimbra:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Badajoz to Coimbra costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Badajoz and Coimbra as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Badajoz station and arrive in Coimbra-B.
- Buses mostly depart from Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus to go to Coimbra by bus.
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