How to travel from Coimbra to Madrid

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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 prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €29.

Distance: 249 miles (401 km)

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€35

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€135

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€83

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8h 29m

Average total duration

7h 59m

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4h 36m

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13h 18m

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12h 48m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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from Coimbra to Madrid

How to get from Coimbra to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Coimbra to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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09:30AM8h10
Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
06:40PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$391One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus3172+AlsaNormal
07:40PM10h20
Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
07:00AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$271One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air EuropaUX1140
04:05PM1h10
Porto Airport
06:15PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1311One-way
0 transfers

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09:30AM8h45
Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
07:15PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$391One-way
1 transfer
Rede Expressosundefined · undefined
10:30AM12h00
Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
11:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$281One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus3172+AlsaNormal
07:40PM9h49
Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
06:29AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$271One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Air EuropaUX1140
10:25AM6h50
Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
06:15PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1421One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Air EuropaUX1140
08:10AM9h05
Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
06:15PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1481One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Air EuropaUX1142
12:30PM8h50
Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
10:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1411One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Coimbra to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Coimbra to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Coimbra and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Coimbra to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Madrid:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $36 (€29).

A bus is $89 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $104 (€83).

The fastest way to travel from Coimbra to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

Train takes on average 10h 43m.

The distance from Coimbra to Madrid is approximately 249 miles (401 km).
The average frequency per day from Coimbra to Madrid is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coimbra to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coimbra to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Coimbra to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet, Air Nostrum .
Omio customers who travel from Coimbra to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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