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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 an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $282.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $282 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Coimbra
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Coimbra, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Coimbra:
A bus is $229 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average $282 (€236).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€45) compared to roughly $101 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€40). The journey takes 9h 57m versus 5h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
FlixBus11:00 PM 6h45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 4:45 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:00 PM 6h45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 4:45 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX11476:30 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 6:45 AM Porto Airport $76 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
11:30 PM 6h15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:45 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:25 AM 9h40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 6:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal
4:15 PM 6h29 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:44 PM Coimbra $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
FR 548211:25 PM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 PM Porto Airport $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB5497:40 PM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:00 PM Porto Airport $52 1 One-way 0 transfers- IB549+FlixBus
7:40 PM 7h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Coimbra:
A bus is $229 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average $282 (€236).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Atocha-Cercanías and arrive in Coimbra-B.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Coimbra.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, BA Euroflyer, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, CitizenPlane, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Coimbra by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus.
- 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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