How to travel from Portimao to Coimbra

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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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$18

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$39

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$134

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 16m

Average total duration

5h 46m

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5h 42m

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5h 12m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Portimao to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Portimao to Coimbra is by train with an average journey time of 5h 12m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portimao and Coimbra including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Portimao to Coimbra among Omio's users.

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from Portimao to Coimbra

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 PM6h20
    Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    8:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 PM6h20
    Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    8:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Comboios De PortugalR 5901 · AP 182
    6:31 AM5h14
    Portimão
    11:45 AMCoimbra-B
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalR 5913 · IC 674 · IC 529
    5:44 PM6h19
    Portimão
    12:03 AMCoimbra-B
    $361One-way
    2 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalR 5913 · IC 674 · IC 529 · U 16800
    5:44 PM6h47
    Portimão
    12:31 AMBencanta halt
    $381One-way
    3 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalR 5913 · IC 674 · IC 529
    5:44 PM6h19
    Portimão
    12:03 AMCoimbra-B
    $391One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 PM6h35
    Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    10:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM7h25
    Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    12:25 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM7h55
    Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    3:55 AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
    $171One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Portimao 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 Portimao to Coimbra.

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There are 2 options to travel between Portimao and Coimbra including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Portimao to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Portimao to Coimbra is by train with an average journey time of 5h 12m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 46m.

The distance from Portimao to Coimbra is approximately 211 miles (341 km).
The average frequency per day from Portimao to Coimbra is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portimao to Coimbra:
  • Trains mostly depart from Portimão and arrive in Coimbra-B.
  • Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portimao to Coimbra, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar to go to Coimbra by bus.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Portimao to Coimbra:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Portimao to Coimbra often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Porto, Aveiro, Madrid, Nazaré. 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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