How to travel from Leiria to Coimbra

There are 2 options to travel between Leiria and Coimbra including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Leiria to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Leiria to Coimbra:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiria to Coimbra costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Leiria to Coimbra is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Leiria to Coimbra is approximately 37 miles (61 km).

The average frequency per day from Leiria to Coimbra is:

• Around 23 buses per day.
• Around 16 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leiria to Coimbra:

• 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leiria to Coimbra, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
• Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Coimbra by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Leiria to Coimbra with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
• 23 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Omio customers who travel from Leiria to Coimbra often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Porto, Aveiro, Madrid, Nazaré. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coimbra and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Coimbra to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Coimbra, you can explore the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, attend a soulful Fado concert, stroll along the scenic Mondego River, visit the interactive Science Museum of the University of Coimbra, and discover vibrant local markets. Notable sights include the historic University of Coimbra, the baroque Biblioteca Joanina, the Romanesque Sé Velha cathedral, the partially submerged Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, and the Machado de Castro National Museum with its Roman artifacts.

A stay of two to three days in Coimbra is ideal to explore its historic university, visit the Joanina Library, stroll through the charming streets, and enjoy local cuisine.