How to get from Faro to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Faro to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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221 miles (356 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$40 - $41 | |
Bus • $40 (€35) • 6 h 30 min | |
Bus • $40 (€35) • 6 h 30 min | |
FlixBus or Comboios De Portugal |
Take a bus or train to travel 221 miles (356 km) between Faro and Coimbra. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 6 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $40 (€35). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Faro to Coimbra.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $17 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Comboios Portugal is the national railway company of Portugal and it operates trains to Coimbra from Faro. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercidades, Interregional, Regional, and Urban trains. Intercidades are the fastest and most comfortable trains, offering direct connections between major cities. Interregional trains are slightly slower, but still offer a comfortable journey. Regional trains are the slowest, but they are the most affordable option. Urban trains are the most convenient way to get around the cities. Comboios Portugal offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Comboios Portugal are Lisbon to Porto, Lisbon to Faro, and Porto to Faro. These routes offer stunning views of the Portuguese countryside and coastline.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Ryanair is one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe offering cheap flights all over the continent. Founded in Ireland, Ryanair makes it easy to hop on a travel and fly to popular European destinations quickly and affordably. This low-cost airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. All Ryanair fare types include allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for bringing carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
You can get to Coimbra from Faro 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Coimbra from Faro is by taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€35).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Faro to Coimbra:
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $41 (€35) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Faro to Coimbra is by bus with an average journey time of 6 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Coimbra that take longer:
Train takes on average 6 h 30 min.
The Faro to Coimbra distance is around 221 miles (356 km).
The average frequency per day from Faro to Coimbra is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Faro to Coimbra as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
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