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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 an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. 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 $31, while a flight costs an average of $280.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Coimbra costing on average $53 (€44).
A bus is $249 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Coimbra costing on average $280 (€234).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $134 (€112) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82 (€69). The journey takes 5h 12m versus 3h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- FlixBus10:40 PM8h20Faro, Terminal Rodoviário7:00 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:40 PM8h20Faro, Terminal Rodoviário7:00 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 54518:30 AM1h10Faro Airport9:40 AMPorto Airport$921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- AP 186 · R 3401 · R 44314:00 PM7h06Faro station11:06 PMEspadaneira halt$401One-way2 transfers
- IC 674 · IC 5296:15 PM6h18Faro station12:33 AMCoimbra-B$441One-way1 transfer
- IC 672 · IC 723 · R 34012:15 PM8h51Faro station11:06 PMEspadaneira halt$451One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM6h30Faro, Terminal Rodoviário2:30 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$201One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:45 AM8h44Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)10:29 AMCoimbra$211One-way1 transfer- Normal · Normal1:30 AM8h59Faro, Terminal Rodoviário10:29 AMCoimbra$211One-way1 transfer
- FR 54871:35 PM1h10Faro Airport2:45 PMPorto Airport$1261One-way0 transfers
- FR 82748:45 PM1h10Faro Airport9:55 PMPorto Airport$1691One-way0 transfers
- TP1908 · TP19346:05 AM14h20Faro Airport8:25 PMPorto Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Coimbra:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Coimbra costing on average $53 (€44).
A bus is $249 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Coimbra costing on average $280 (€234).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 19 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 FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Alsa to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, TAP Portugal, azores airlines, Luxair to go to Coimbra by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 2 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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