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Compare train, bus, and flight for Coimbra to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $266.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Coimbra to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Madrid:
A bus is $216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $266.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70. The journey takes 9h 5m versus 5h 20m 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 Madrid
How to get from Coimbra to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coimbra to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:55 PM 6h50 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 7:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:55 PM 6h50 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 7:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX11428:10 PM 1h10 Porto Airport 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $206 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
11:55 PM 6h15 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 7:10 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $67 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal · Normal
6:00 PM 11h59 Coimbra 6:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $116 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
6:00 PM 11h59 Coimbra 6:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UX1144
7:35 AM 1h10 Porto Airport 9:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $206 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus+UX1142
7:45 AM 13h35 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $213 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus+UX1142
8:50 AM 12h30 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $214 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Madrid:
A bus is $216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $266.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Coimbra-B and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, BA Euroflyer, CitizenPlane, Royal Air Maroc, British Airways, Vueling, BA Cityflyer to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte to go to Madrid by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte.
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