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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $111 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Madrid to Coimbra:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average $112 (€92).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Coimbra
How to get from Madrid to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3186 · 317210:00 AM10h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:35 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3186 · 317210:00 AM10h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:35 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UX11417:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:20 PMPorto Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal10:30 AM12h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:00 PMCoimbra$411One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal9:45 AM13h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:00 PMCoimbra$411One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal11:59 PM12h45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:44 AMCoimbra$501One-way1 transfer
- UX1141+
FlixBus7:05 PM7h35Madrid Barajas Airport1:40 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$1641One-way1 transfer - UX1141+FlixBus7:05 PM5h45Madrid Barajas Airport11:50 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$1721One-way1 transfer
- FR 548210:40 PM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport11:00 PMPorto Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Coimbra:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average $112 (€92).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Coimbra as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Coimbra.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Air Nostrum to go to Coimbra by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Alsa Supra, Rede Expressos, MonBus, Gipsyy Portugal to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Comboios De Portugal, Renfe Viajeros to go to Coimbra by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Air Nostrum.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos.
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