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Compare bus and train for Leiria to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leiria to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. 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 train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leiria to Coimbra
Compare the available ways to get from Leiria to Coimbra, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leiria to Coimbra:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leiria to Coimbra costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 53m versus 52m 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 Leiria to Coimbra
How to get from Leiria to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leiria to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:30 PM0h50Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges7:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus6:30 PM0h50Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges7:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:30 PM0h50Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges7:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$51One-way0 transfers
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R 6455 · R 45237:57 PM1h23Leiria station9:20 PMEspadaneira halt$101One-way1 transfer
R 6455 · R 45237:57 PM1h25Leiria station9:22 PMBencanta halt$101One-way1 transfer
R 645110:15 AM1h14Leiria station11:29 AMCoimbra-B$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM0h50Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges5:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 AM0h50Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges8:05 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM0h50Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges10:20 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leiria to Coimbra:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leiria to Coimbra costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiria and Coimbra as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leiria station and arrive in Bencanta halt.
- Buses mostly depart from Leiria, Estação Rodoviária and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Alsa, Internorte to go to Coimbra by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 22 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Alsa, Internorte.
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