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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a flight costs an average of $308.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $308 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra costing on average $59.
A bus is $225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra costing on average $271.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 5h 34m versus 3h 36m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal12:30 PM6h29Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses5:59 PMCoimbra$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal12:30 PM6h29Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses5:59 PMCoimbra$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB518 · IB11499:20 AM3h25Santiago de Compostela Airport11:45 AMPorto Airport$7021One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal · Normal10:45 AM6h40Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses4:25 PMCoimbra$441One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal3:30 PM6h55Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMCoimbra$471One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:30 PM8h55Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMCoimbra$471One-way1 transfer
- VY1670 · VY84826:35 AM7h40Santiago de Compostela Airport1:15 PMPorto Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
- VY1681 · VY84829:05 AM5h10Santiago de Compostela Airport1:15 PMPorto Airport$3501One-way1 transfer
- VY1670 · VY84786:35 AM10h35Santiago de Compostela Airport4:10 PMPorto Airport$3831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra:
A train is $35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra costing on average $46.
A train is $298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra costing on average $308.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Coimbra as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Coimbra-B.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Coimbra.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Coimbra by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Coimbra by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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