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Compare train and bus for Portimao to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portimao to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 211 miles (341 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Coimbra:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Coimbra costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Portimao to Coimbra
How to get from Portimao to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portimao to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM6h20Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)8:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM6h20Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)8:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
R 5901 · AP 1826:31 AM5h14Portimão11:45 AMCoimbra-B$651One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 674 · IC 529 · R 59135:44 PM6h19Portimão12:03 AMCoimbra-B$361One-way2 transfers
IC 674 · IC 529 · U 16800 · R 59135:44 PM6h47Portimão12:31 AMBencanta halt$381One-way3 transfers
R 5913 · IC 674 · IC 5295:44 PM6h19Portimão12:03 AMCoimbra-B$391One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM6h35Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM7h25Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)12:25 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM7h55Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)3:55 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Coimbra:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Coimbra costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portimao and Coimbra as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Trains mostly depart from Portimão and arrive in Coimbra-B.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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