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Compare train and bus for Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 64 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. 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 L 64, while a train costs an average of L 81.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 64 Average price Cheapest | L 81 Average price | L 184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Caldas da Rainha
Compare the available ways to get from Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha:
A bus is L 17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha costing on average L 81.
Other travel options to Caldas da Rainha take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around L 64 compared to roughly L 184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 121. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 19m 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 Caldas da Rainha
How to get from Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM 2h20 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) 7:20 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito L 32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:00 PM 2h20 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) 7:20 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito L 32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:30 AM 1h25 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) 9:55 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito L 80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- R 6450
5:15 AM 2h08 Coimbra-B 7:23 AM Caldas da Rainha L 67 1 One-way 0 transfers - IR 802
1:58 PM 2h00 Coimbra-B 3:58 PM Caldas da Rainha L 74 1 One-way 0 transfers - IR 800
8:52 AM 2h06 Coimbra-B 10:58 AM Caldas da Rainha L 74 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM 2h00 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 1:25 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste L 46 1 One-way 1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:05 PM 2h20 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 5:25 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste L 46 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:45 PM 2h30 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 9:15 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste L 46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha:
A bus is L 17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha costing on average L 81.
Other travel options to Caldas da Rainha take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Caldas da Rainha as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bencanta halt and arrive in Caldas da Rainha.
- Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Caldas da Rainha by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Caldas da Rainha by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 9 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Citi Express.
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