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Compare bus and train for Coimbra to Covilha
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Covilha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Covilha
Compare the available ways to get from Coimbra to Covilha, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Covilha:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Covilha costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Covilha take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 4m 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 Covilha
How to get from Coimbra to Covilha by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coimbra to Covilha is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM 5h15 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 4:10 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $6 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55 AM 5h15 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 4:10 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $6 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 511 · R 5682
9:40 AM 2h50 Coimbra-B 12:30 PM Covilhã $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 511 · IC 542
9:40 AM 5h12 Coimbra-B 2:52 PM Covilhã $12 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 513 · IC 544
2:40 PM 4h30 Coimbra-B 7:10 PM Covilhã $13 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 511 · IC 544
9:40 AM 9h30 Coimbra-B 7:10 PM Covilhã $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:25 PM 6h45 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 9:10 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $6 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
3:45 AM 5h55 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 9:40 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $6 1 One-way 1 transfer 4:30 PM 3h05 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) 7:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Covilha:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Covilha costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Covilha take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Covilha as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem).
- Trains mostly depart from Coimbra-B and arrive in Covilhã.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Covilha by train.
- Travel with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos to go to Covilha by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Citi Express.
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