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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $109, while a flight costs an average of $544.
Distance: 511 miles (823 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$109 Average price Cheapest | $544 Average price | $237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Coimbra, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Coimbra:
A bus is $435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Coimbra costing on average $544.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 49m.
Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $237 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $129. The journey takes 15h 19m versus 10h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bordeaux to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:50 AM 17h45 Bordeaux 10:35 PM Coimbra $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

4:50 AM 17h45 Bordeaux 10:35 PM Coimbra $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:05 PM 13h05 Bordeaux 7:10 AM Coimbra $76 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:45 PM 13h25 Bordeaux 11:10 AM Coimbra $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:35 PM 15h50 Bordeaux 2:25 PM Coimbra $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:50 PM 16h30 Bordeaux 2:20 PM Coimbra $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Coimbra:
A bus is $435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Coimbra costing on average $544.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 49m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Coimbra as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária).
- Travel with FlixBus, Internorte, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, British Airways, Vueling, Swiss, TAP Portugal, easyJet, BA Euroflyer, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane, Royal Air Maroc, Helvetic Airways to go to Coimbra by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Internorte, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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