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Compare train and bus for Coimbra to Leiria
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Leiria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. 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 $10, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Coimbra to Leiria
Compare the available ways to get from Coimbra to Leiria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Leiria:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Leiria costing on average $12.
Other travel options to Leiria take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 52m versus 50m 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 Leiria
How to get from Coimbra to Leiria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coimbra to Leiria is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:10 AM0h50Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)10:00 AMLeiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:10 AM0h50Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)10:00 AMLeiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:15 PM0h45Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)7:00 PMLeiria, Estação Rodoviária$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 64505:15 AM1h09Coimbra-B6:24 AMLeiria station$81One-way0 transfers
IR 8021:58 PM1h10Coimbra-B3:08 PMLeiria station$91One-way0 transfers
IR 8008:52 AM1h14Coimbra-B10:06 AMLeiria station$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:25 AM0h50Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)12:15 PMLeiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges$51One-way0 transfers
7:45 AM0h50Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)8:35 AMLeiria, Estação Rodoviária$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM0h50Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)3:55 PMLeiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Leiria:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Leiria costing on average $12.
Other travel options to Leiria take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Leiria as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Espadaneira halt and arrive in Leiria station.
- Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Leiria, Estação Rodoviária.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Leiria by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte to go to Leiria by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 21 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte.
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