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Compare bus, train, and flight for Coimbra to Vilamoura
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Vilamoura among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $375.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $375 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Vilamoura:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Vilamoura costing on average $50.
A bus is $342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Vilamoura costing on average $375.
Other travel options to Vilamoura take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 5h 34m versus 3h 54m 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.
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How to get from Coimbra to Vilamoura by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coimbra to Vilamoura is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 PM6h20Coimbra4:20 AMVilamoura$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:00 PM6h20Coimbra4:20 AMVilamoura$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 PM6h20Coimbra4:20 AMVilamoura$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:45 AM8h20Coimbra10:05 AMVilamoura$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Vilamoura:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Vilamoura costing on average $50.
A bus is $342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Vilamoura costing on average $375.
Other travel options to Vilamoura take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Vilamoura as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Coimbra-B and arrive in Loule.
- Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and arrive in Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meireles (Bus stop).
- Travel with TAP Portugal, Ryanair to go to Vilamoura by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Vilamoura by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Vilamoura by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 2 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 2 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Citi Express.
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