How to travel from Coimbra to Madrid

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Travel Information to Madrid from Coimbra

distanceDistance248 miles (400 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$10 - $30
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 15 h 16 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $30 (€26) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or Air Europa

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 248 miles (400 km) to Madrid from Coimbra. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $10 (€9). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or Air Europa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Coimbra to Madrid.

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Travel Tips: 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.
FAQs

International travel from Coimbra, Portugal to Madrid, Spain is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Spain if coming from Portugal?

Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Portugal.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Madrid if traveling from Coimbra?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Madrid, Spain due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

  • Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Madrid from Coimbra.

The current restriction level for returning to Coimbra, Portugal from Spain is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Coimbra, Portugal from Madrid, Spain?

Reentering Portugal is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Coimbra from Madrid?

  • There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Coimbra, Portugal regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Portugal must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

  • Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
  • Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Coimbra from Madrid here.

You can travel to Madrid from Coimbra 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Madrid is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Madrid:

Taking a train is usually $18 (€16) less than taking a bus to Madrid, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.

Taking a train is usually $20 (€17) less than taking a flight to Madrid, which costs on average $30 (€26) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Madrid from Coimbra is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Madrid by bus can take on average 6 h 25 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 15 h 16 min.

The distance is approximately 248 miles (400 km) from Coimbra to Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Coimbra to Madrid is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Coimbra to Madrid as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

  • Buses from Coimbra to Madrid most often leave from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
  • Trains most often depart from Coimbra at Coimbra-B and arrive in Madrid at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

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 Flixbus to go to Madrid by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Coimbra to Madrid tickets on Omio for $28 (€25).
  • Travel with Air Europa to go to Madrid by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Air Europa Coimbra to Madrid tickets on Omio for $30 (€26).

Yes, there are direct services available from Coimbra to Madrid with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 1 direct bus per day with Flixbus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Coimbra and Madrid.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Coimbra to Madrid often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Barcelona, Valencia or Sevilla. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Coimbra and Madrid itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Madrid and any of these top destinations today!

When planning your trip from Coimbra to Madrid, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets cost $28 (€25) one way on average.
  • Plane tickets are costing $30 (€26) one way on average.
  • Train tickets are costing $10 (€9) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Coimbra to Madrid online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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