How to travel from Madrid to Coimbra

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Compare bus, train, 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 $13. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $100.

Distance: 249 miles (401 km)

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$37

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$82

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$112

Average price

8h 49m

Average total duration

8h 19m

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30m

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4h 36m

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1h 36m

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3h 0m

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7h 14m

Average total duration

6h 44m

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30m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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Alsa

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Ryanair

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Renfe Intercity

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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.

AlsaNormal · Normal
10:30AM12h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10:00PMCoimbra
$251One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
10:30AM12h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10:00PMCoimbra
$251One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air EuropaUX1147
06:35AM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:50AMPorto Airport
$751One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AlsaNormal · Normal
09:45AM13h15
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
10:00PMCoimbra
$251One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:30PM6h15
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:45AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:35PM6h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:05AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$351One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX1147+FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM5h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:05AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$851One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX1147+FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM5h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:50AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$821One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX1147+FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM5h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:50AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$851One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Coimbra.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Coimbra including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average $100 (€81).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Coimbra is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 3m.

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from Madrid to Coimbra is approximately 249 miles (401 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Coimbra is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Coimbra:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Coimbra, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe Intercity, Comboios De Portugal, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Coimbra by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Air Nostrum to go to Coimbra by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Coimbra by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Coimbra with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Air Nostrum .
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Coimbra often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Porto, Aveiro, 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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