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Compare train and bus for Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 20m 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.
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How to get from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM3h05Caldas da Rainha4:20 PMCoimbra$111One-way0 transfers
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1:15 PM3h05Caldas da Rainha4:20 PMCoimbra$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:45 PM1h35Caldas da Rainha6:20 PMCoimbra$111One-way0 transfers
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3:30 PM2h20Caldas da Rainha5:50 PMCoimbra$121One-way0 transfers
2:15 PM3h05Caldas da Rainha5:20 PMCoimbra$121One-way0 transfers
5:45 PM1h35Caldas da Rainha7:20 PMCoimbra$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caldas da Rainha and Coimbra as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Caldas da Rainha and arrive in Bencanta halt.
- Buses mostly depart from Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Citi Express, FlixBus to go to Coimbra by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 10 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Citi Express.
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