How to travel from Madrid to Coimbra

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

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of CHF24.

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

A bus is CHF66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average CHF90.

A bus is CHF67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Coimbra costing on average CHF91.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Coimbra is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 44m.

Bus takes on average 8h 42m.

The distance from Madrid to Coimbra is approximately 249 miles (401 km).

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Coimbra is:

• 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.

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, Renfe Viajeros to go to Coimbra by train.
• Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Alsa Supra, Rede Expressos, MonBus, Gipsyy Portugal to go to Coimbra by bus.
• Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Air Nostrum to go to Coimbra by flight.

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

• 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos.
• 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Air Nostrum.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Coimbra to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Coimbra, you can explore the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, attend a soulful Fado concert, stroll along the scenic Mondego River, visit the interactive Science Museum of the University of Coimbra, and discover vibrant local markets. Notable sights include the historic University of Coimbra, the baroque Biblioteca Joanina, the Romanesque Sé Velha cathedral, the partially submerged Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, and the Machado de Castro National Museum with its Roman artifacts.

A stay of two to three days in Coimbra is ideal to explore its historic university, visit the Joanina Library, stroll through the charming streets, and enjoy local cuisine.