How to travel from Aveiro to Coimbra, Portugal

The distance between Aveiro and Coimbra is around 55km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aveiro to Coimbra by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CoimbraAveiro if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Coimbra.

  • Duration45min
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Coimbra-B.

  • Duration52min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Coimbra.

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Taxis Rodrigues Aveiro

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Coimbra.

  • Duration42min
  • Distance65km (40 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aveiro and Coimbra

There are several options for getting from Aveiro to Coimbra by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 52min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Aveiro and Coimbra is around 55km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)

It takes around 45min to get from Aveiro and Coimbra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aveiro to Coimbra is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Aveiro and Coimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aveiro and Coimbra. It typically takes around 52min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aveiro and Coimbra with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 52min.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Aveiro and Coimbra. Trains depart hourly and will take around 52min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aveiro and Coimbra. It typically takes around 45min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aveiro and Coimbra with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 45min.

Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Aveiro and Coimbra. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 45min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aveiro to Coimbra. We recommend that you take the bus to Coimbra. instead which will take 45min.

The closest major airport to Coimbra is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 116km (72 miles) from Coimbra. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aveiro and Coimbra. The distance is around 65km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aveiro to Coimbra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Aveiro to Coimbra

Compare travel optionsbetween Aveiro and Coimbra

Transport options from Aveiro to Coimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
45min
€11($11)
every 4 hours61km (38 miles)
Train
52min
€5($5)
every 30 mins55km (34 miles)
Taxi
42min
€65($65)
on demand65km (40 miles)
Drive
42min
€10($10)
on demand65km (40 miles)

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Airports near Coimbra

The following major airports near Coimbra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Coimbra
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Coimbra
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
357km (222 miles) from Coimbra