How to reach Coimbra:
The nearest international airports are Lisbon (about 200 km) and Oporto (about 100 km). Both cities are connected to
Coimbra by train and by bus. The A1 motorway that connects Lisbon to Oporto passes by Coimbra. Coimbra has two
railway stations: Coimbra station near the center, and Coimbra B (the main station) in the northern
part of the town.Trains from Lisbon or Oporto stop at Coimbra B (where you have to leave the train). To reach
Coimbra station you should take a second train (no extra ticket is required for this short trip).
How to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra:
By train: You can take an express train (Alfa pendular or Intercidades) at one of the main Lisbon
railway stations. These are Gare do Oriente and Santa Apolónia. The train schedules can be found here. The train ticket costs €15.00 to
€17.00
for an
Alfa pendular
(depending on the schedule) or €12.00 for an Intercidades. Gare do Oriente is closer to the
airport.
A taxi ride from the airport to Gare do Oriente costs about €5.00 plus the luggage tax.
By bus: The bus terminal is located at Sete Rios. The bus schedules can be found
here. The ticket costs €9.50.
A taxi ride from the airport to the bus terminal costs about €7.50 plus
the luggage tax.
How to travel from Oporto to Coimbra:
By train: You can take an express train (Alfa pendular or Intercidades) at Campanhã railway
station. The train schedules can be found here.
The
train ticket
costs €10.50 to €12.00 for an Alfa pendular (depending on the schedule) or €8.00 for an
Intercidades.
A taxi ride from the airport to Campanhã railway station costs about €20.00 (luggage
included).
By bus: The bus terminal is at Rua Alexandre Herculano, 366. The bus schedules can be found here. The ticket costs €9.00.
A taxi ride from the airport to the bus terminal costs
about €20.00 (luggage included).
Useful links about Coimbra
