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Compare bus and train for Coimbra to Albufeira
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m 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 Coimbra to Albufeira:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Albufeira costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Coimbra to Albufeira
How to get from Coimbra to Albufeira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coimbra to Albufeira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM5h30Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)9:30 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM5h30Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)9:30 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AP 1806:43 AM4h16Coimbra-B10:59 AMAlbufeira - Ferreiras$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 722 · IC 574 · U 168183:13 PM6h25Espadaneira halt9:38 PMAlbufeira - Ferreiras$411One-way2 transfers
IC 722 · IC 574 · U 168183:10 PM6h28Bencanta halt9:38 PMAlbufeira - Ferreiras$411One-way2 transfers
IC 722 · IC 5743:56 PM5h42Coimbra-B9:38 PMAlbufeira - Ferreiras$421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:10 PM5h45Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)10:55 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 PM5h45Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)11:00 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM5h30Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)8:45 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Albufeira:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Albufeira costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Albufeira as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coimbra-B and arrive in Albufeira - Ferreiras.
- Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Albufeira by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Albufeira by train.
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