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Compare train and bus for Lisbon to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$20 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Lisbon to Coimbra:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Coimbra costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Coimbra
How to get from Lisbon to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31725:00 PM2h35Lisboa, Gare Oriente7:35 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
31725:00 PM2h35Lisboa, Gare Oriente7:35 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AP 1332:09 PM1h36Lisbon - Oriente3:45 PMCoimbra-B$331One-way0 transfers
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R 5601 · R 45194:23 PM3h00Lisbon - Oriente7:23 PMCoimbra-B$191One-way1 transfer
R 4431 · R 34017:53 PM3h18Lisbon - Oriente11:11 PMCoimbra-B$191One-way1 transfer
R 4419 · R 45171:53 PM3h23Lisbon - Oriente5:16 PMCoimbra-B$191One-way1 transfer
12:00 PM2h10Lisboa, Gare Oriente2:10 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$51One-way0 transfers
8:30 PM2h10Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:40 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$51One-way0 transfers
11:30 AM2h40Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios2:10 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:00 AM7h20Humberto Delgado Airport2:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$1901One-way1 transfer
TP1920+
FlixBus7:00 AM8h00Humberto Delgado Airport3:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$1921One-way1 transfer
TP1920+
FlixBus7:00 AM4h20Humberto Delgado Airport11:20 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$1941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Coimbra:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Coimbra costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 78 buses per day.
- Around 50 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Coimbra as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Coimbra-B.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Carris Metropolitana to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- 74 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar.
- 39 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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