How to travel from Madrid to Coimbra

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Travel Information from Madrid to Coimbra

distanceDistance248 miles (400 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$37 - $150
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $37 (€32) • 6 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $47 (€41) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, Ryanair or Renfe Intercity

Travel 248 miles (400 km) by train, bus or flight from Madrid to Coimbra. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa, Ryanair or Renfe Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Coimbra.

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from Madrid to Coimbra

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Alsa
03:15PM6h29
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
08:44PMCoimbra
$421One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:30PM6h15
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
04:45AMCoimbra, Cruz Vermelha
$391One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
easyJet
04:55PM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
05:10PMPorto Airport (OPO)
$1361One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Alsa
02:45PM6h59
Madrid
08:44PMCoimbra
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:00PM6h45
Madrid
04:45AMCoimbra, Cruz Vermelha
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:00AM9h10
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
06:10PMCoimbra, Cruz Vermelha
$571One-way
1 transfer
easyJet
04:55PM7h55
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
11:50PMCoimbra, Cruz Vermelha
$1561One-way
1 transfer
Iberia
07:20AM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
07:35AMPorto Airport (OPO)
$2071One-way
0 transfers
Air Europa
06:35AM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
06:50AMPorto Airport (OPO)
$2071One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel from Madrid to Coimbra with Air Europa, Alsa and Ryanair. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Comboios Portugal (CP) is the main travel company in Portugal operating medium and long-distance train services operating across Portugal. CP train types include International (IN) which connect Portugal with Spain and France; Alfa Pendular (AP) operating high-speed trains up to 220 km/h between Porto, Lisbon and Faro; Intercidades, long-distance trains operating up to 200km/h; Inter-Regional (IR), which offer medium distance services; and Regional, CP's local services. There are two types of fares available for CP trains: Promo (booked 5-60 days in advance and non-refundable) and Normal (refundable for a fee) available for both 1st and 2nd class tickets. Take a travel with CP between Madrid and Coimbra.

    Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

      EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Coimbra

        FAQs: 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 Madrid to Coimbra.
        FAQs

        There are 3 options to travel to Coimbra from Madrid including taking a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Coimbra is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $37 (€32) compared to other travel options to Coimbra:

        Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $47 (€41) for the same trip.

        Taking a bus costs $113 (€98) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $150 (€130).

        The fastest way from Madrid to Coimbra is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Coimbra that take longer:

        Getting to Coimbra by bus takes 6 h 15 min on average.

        Getting to Coimbra by train takes 16 h 36 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 248 miles (400 km) between Madrid and Coimbra.

        The average frequency per day from Madrid to Coimbra is:

        • 1 bus per day.
        • 1 train per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Madrid to Coimbra as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Coimbra:

        • Most travelers catch their bus from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária).

        The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Coimbra:

        • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Eurolines Switzerland, Alsa Supra or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Coimbra by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Madrid to Coimbra tickets on Omio for $37 (€32).
        • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet or Air Nostrum for flights to Coimbra. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Iberia Madrid to Coimbra tickets on Omio for $47 (€41).
        • Travel with Renfe Intercity, Comboios De Portugal or AVE to go to Coimbra by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find AVE Madrid to Coimbra tickets on Omio for $150 (€130).

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

        • Direct bus available with Alsa or FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Coimbra as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Coimbra.

        Many of our customers traveling from Madrid to Coimbra don't make Coimbra their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Coimbra are Lisbon, Porto, Aveiro or Nazaré, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Coimbra to any of these top destinations today!
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