How to travel from Montpellier to Coimbra

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Compare bus and flight for Montpellier to Coimbra

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €175 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €175, while a flight costs an average of €497.

Distance: 673 miles (1084 km)

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€175

Average price

Cheapest

€497

Average price

€216

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

22h 8m

Average total duration

21h 38m

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30m

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6h 24m

Average total duration

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4h 24m

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2h 0m

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13h 23m

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(door-to-door)

1.1 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

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3.3 - 6.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of €175.

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

A bus is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Coimbra costing on average €497.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Coimbra is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 24m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Montpellier and Coimbra including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Montpellier to Coimbra among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €175 compared to roughly €216 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €42. The journey takes 21h 38m versus 13h 23m 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.

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from Montpellier to Coimbra

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 PM24h50
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    10:05 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    €921One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 PM24h50
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    10:05 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    €921One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 1872
    2:50 PM2h00
    Nimes Garons Airport
    3:50 PMPorto Airport
    €1451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:55 PM23h10
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    6:05 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    €961One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM22h35
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    6:25 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    €1051One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM22h20
    Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France
    9:35 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    €1071One-way
    2 transfers
  • Royal Air MarocAT795 · AT996+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:55 PM11h55
    Montpellier Airport
    11:50 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    €3111One-way
    2 transfers
  • Royal Air MarocAT795 · AT996+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:55 PM13h45
    Montpellier Airport
    1:40 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    €3181One-way
    2 transfers
  • RyanairFR 6531
    10:45 PM2h10
    Marseille Provence Airport
    11:55 PMPorto Airport
    €3991One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Coimbra.

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There are 2 options to travel between Montpellier and Coimbra including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of €175.

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

A bus is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Coimbra costing on average €497.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Coimbra is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 24m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 8m.

The distance from Montpellier to Coimbra is approximately 673 miles (1084 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Coimbra is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montpellier to Coimbra:
  • Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Coimbra, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Coimbra by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa, Swiss, TAP Portugal, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines to go to Coimbra by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Montpellier to Coimbra:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Coimbra often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Lisbon, Madrid, Aveiro, Nazaré. 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.

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