How to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra

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Compare train and bus for Lisbon to Coimbra

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 109 miles (177 km)

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$8

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$20

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2h 47m

Average total duration

2h 17m

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from Lisbon to Coimbra

How to get from Lisbon to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3125
    9:50 AM2h55
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    12:45 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Rede Expressos
    8:30 PM2h10
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    10:40 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Comboios De PortugalAP 182
    10:09 AM1h36
    Lisbon - Oriente
    11:45 AMCoimbra-B
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalIC 721
    9:39 AM1h54
    Lisbon - Oriente
    11:33 AMCoimbra-B
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 721
    9:30 AM2h03
    Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
    11:33 AMCoimbra-B
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalAP 182
    9:57 AM1h48
    Lisboa - Entrecampos
    11:45 AMCoimbra-B
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM2h45
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    12:45 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM2h45
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    11:45 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM2h40
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    12:45 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1920+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM4h20
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    11:20 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $1291One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP1920+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM7h20
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    2:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $1281One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP1920+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM8h00
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    3:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $1281One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Lisbon to Coimbra

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Lisbon to Coimbra. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Coimbra

Travel to Coimbra easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Coimbra.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lisbon and Coimbra including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Coimbra costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Lisbon to Coimbra is approximately 109 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Coimbra is:
  • Around 75 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Coimbra:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Coimbra-B.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Coimbra, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar to go to Coimbra by bus.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Coimbra with the following travel companies:
  • 71 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar.
  • 39 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Coimbra often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Aveiro, Madrid, Nazaré, Figueira da Foz Municipality. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coimbra and these popular destinations at a great price.

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