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Compare bus and train for Coimbra to Setúbal
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Setúbal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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 Setúbal
Compare the available ways to get from Coimbra to Setúbal, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Setúbal:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Setúbal costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Setúbal take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €39. The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 21m 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 Setúbal
How to get from Coimbra to Setúbal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coimbra to Setúbal is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:45 AM 3h10 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 4:55 AM Setúbal, Interface Transportes €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:45 AM 3h10 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) 4:55 AM Setúbal, Interface Transportes €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AP 184
3:43 PM 2h22 Coimbra-B 6:05 PM Pinhal Novo station €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- R 4502 · R 5600 · IC 570
6:15 AM 4h32 Bencanta halt 10:47 AM Pinhal Novo station €20 1 One-way 2 transfers - R 4502 · R 5600 · IC 570
6:12 AM 4h35 Coimbra-B 10:47 AM Pinhal Novo station €21 1 One-way 2 transfers - R 4510 · R 4426 · AP 184
1:36 PM 4h29 Espadaneira halt 6:05 PM Pinhal Novo station €23 1 One-way 2 transfers
- 21+
817:30 AM 3h45 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) 11:15 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer - 21+86
3:00 PM 3h45 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) 6:45 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer - 21+89
3:00 PM 4h15 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) 7:15 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Setúbal:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Setúbal costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Setúbal take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Setúbal as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coimbra-B and arrive in Pinhal Novo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Setúbal by train.
- Travel with Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Setúbal by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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