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Compare train, bus, and flight for Faro to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Faro to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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$45 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Faro to Coimbra:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Coimbra costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Coimbra costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Faro to Coimbra
How to get from Faro to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM6h30Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM6h30Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 54877:55 PM1h10Faro Airport9:05 PMPorto Airport$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 674 · IC 5296:15 PM5h48Faro station12:03 AMCoimbra-B$321One-way1 transfer
IC 674 · IC 529 · U 168006:15 PM6h16Faro station12:31 AMBencanta halt$341One-way2 transfers
IC 674 · IC 529 · U 168006:15 PM6h18Faro station12:33 AMEspadaneira halt$341One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM6h40Faro, Terminal Rodoviário9:30 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM6h50Faro, Terminal Rodoviário6:05 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM7h00Faro, Terminal Rodoviário5:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$151One-way1 transfer
FR 82748:00 AM1h10Faro Airport9:10 AMPorto Airport$601One-way0 transfers
TP1717 · TP17067:10 PM5h35Faro Airport12:45 AMPorto Airport$7021One-way1 transfer
TP1717 · TP17027:10 PM15h25Faro Airport10:35 AMPorto Airport$8141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Coimbra:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Coimbra costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Coimbra costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Coimbra as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Faro station and arrive in Coimbra-B.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Travel with Ryanair, TAP Portugal to go to Coimbra by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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