How to travel from Coimbra to Fátima

You can travel between Coimbra and Fátima by bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Coimbra to Fátima is a bus with an average price of €4.

The fastest way to travel from Coimbra to Fátima is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

The distance from Coimbra to Fátima is approximately 42 miles (68 km).

The average frequency per day from Coimbra to Fátima is:

• Around 31 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Fátima as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coimbra to Fátima:

• Trains mostly depart from Coimbra-B and arrive in Caxarias.
• Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coimbra to Fátima, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Citi Express, Rodonotre, Alsa, Internorte to go to Fátima by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Coimbra to Fátima:

• 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Citi Express, Rodonotre, Alsa, Internorte.

Omio customers who travel from Coimbra to Fátima often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Porto, Nazaré, Tomar, Leiria. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fátima and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Fátima to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Fátima, visitors can follow the Via Sacra, a series of 14 chapels representing the Stations of the Cross, set in a serene natural environment. Attend a mass at the Sanctuary of Fátima, a major pilgrimage site featuring the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Chapel of Apparitions, to experience the spiritual atmosphere. Explore local markets for religious souvenirs and traditional Portuguese crafts. Visit the nearby village of Aljustrel, the birthplace of the three shepherd children, and enjoy a peaceful walk in the surrounding countryside. Key sights include the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, known for its modern architecture, the Wax Museum of Fátima, depicting the story of the apparitions, the Valinhos Sanctuary, marking the Angel of Peace's apparitions, and the Fátima Parish Church, where the shepherd children were baptized.

Most visitors find that spending one to two days in Fátima is sufficient to explore the Sanctuary of Fátima, attend mass, and visit nearby attractions like the Chapel of Apparitions and the Wax Museum.