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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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Coimbra to Albufeira
Compare the available ways to get from Coimbra to Albufeira, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Albufeira:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Albufeira costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€25) compared to roughly $129 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€84). The journey takes 5h 14m versus 3h 49m 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.
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.
4:10 PM 5h45 Coimbra 9:55 PM Albufeira $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:10 PM 5h45 Coimbra 9:55 PM Albufeira $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:10 PM 5h45 Coimbra 9:55 PM Albufeira $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:10 PM 6h20 Coimbra 6:30 PM Albufeira $17 1 One-way 0 transfers2:20 AM 7h30 Coimbra 9:50 AM Albufeira $19 1 One-way 0 transfers2:40 PM 6h35 Coimbra 9:15 PM Albufeira $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Albufeira:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Albufeira costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 21 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 Comboios De Portugal to go to Albufeira by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Alsa to go to Albufeira by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express.
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