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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 $14, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $105 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Madrid:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $105 (€86).
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $112 (€92).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
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.
3124 · 48224:50 PM12h30Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)6:20 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3124 · 48224:50 PM12h30Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)6:20 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UX11404:05 PM1h10Porto Airport6:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$931One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal6:00 PM11h00Coimbra6:00 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$341One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal6:00 PM10h44Coimbra5:44 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$351One-way1 transfer
Normal2:15 PM6h29Coimbra9:44 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
FR 54837:50 PM1h15Porto Airport10:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$701One-way0 transfers
UX11428:10 PM1h10Porto Airport10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$931One-way0 transfers
UX114611:35 AM1h10Porto Airport1:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$931One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Madrid:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $105 (€86).
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $112 (€92).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
- Around 32 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet to go to Madrid by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
- 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet.
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