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Compare train and bus for Covilha to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Covilha to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Covilha to Coimbra:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Covilha to Coimbra costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 6m 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 Covilha to Coimbra
How to get from Covilha to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Covilha to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM5h45Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem)4:25 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$91One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM5h45Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem)4:25 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$91One-way1 transfer
Fastest
12:15 PM2h35Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem)2:50 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 5685 · R 54103:55 PM3h08Covilhã7:03 PMCoimbra-B$151One-way1 transfer
R 5685 · R 5410 · R 45183:55 PM3h30Covilhã7:25 PMBencanta halt$151One-way2 transfers
R 5685 · R 5410 · R 45183:55 PM3h32Covilhã7:27 PMEspadaneira halt$151One-way2 transfers
2:00 PM3h00Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem)5:00 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$131One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM3h10Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem)6:10 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$131One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM3h10Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem)9:10 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Covilha to Coimbra:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Covilha to Coimbra costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Covilha and Coimbra as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Covilhã and arrive in Coimbra-B.
- Buses mostly depart from Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Travel with Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Rodonotre to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
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