How to arrive in Coimbra?
Coimbra, a medium-sized European city and the nerve center of the Central region of Portugal, stands out for its strategic location, just 200 km from Lisbon and 120 km from Porto, easily connecting to the main cities in the country.
With fast road connections, an efficient rail network and proximity to international airports, the city, situated on the banks of the Mondego River, combines history and modernity, making it a natural choice for exploring the heart of Portugal.
At the Iberian level, Coimbra offers privileged accessibility, being approximately 250 km from Salamanca (3 hours by car), 500 km from Madrid (5 hours by car) and just 190 km from Vigo (approximately 2h15 by car), in Galicia.
With fast road connections, an efficient rail network and proximity to international airports, the city, situated on the banks of the Mondego River, combines history and modernity, making it a natural choice for exploring the heart of Portugal.
- From Lisbon: Take the A1 north (about 200 km, approximately 2 hours).
- From Porto: Take the A1 heading south (about 120 km, approximately 1h20).
- Other main routes:
- A13: Connection to Tomar and the central-south region.
- IP3: Connection to the interior of the country, including Viseu.
- EN1/IC2: More scenic and traditional option.
- Alpha Pendular e Intercities: Quick connections from Lisbon (approximately 1h45) and Porto (approximately 1h).
- Main stations:
- Coimbra-B: Station for long-distance trains.
- Regional trains available to nearby destinations.
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Bus
- Regular services from companies such as Rede Expressos and FlixBus.
- Frequent departures from Lisbon, Porto and other cities.
- Bus station located next to the city center, with easy access to public transport.
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- Nearest airports:
- Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon): About 200 km away.
- Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto): About 120 km away.
- From the airports: Transfers possible by train, bus or car.
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Transfer Service
- Coimbra Airport Shuttle provides shared or private transfer services from your doorstep to Lisbon and Porto Airports.
Reservations:
Municipal Tourist Office
Old Coimbra Station A
António Granjo Street No. 6
3000-429 Coimbra, Portugal
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Monday to Friday
9h30-13h00 | 14h00-16h30
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
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