The distance between Coimbra and Alvor is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Coimbra to Alvor by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alvor → Coimbra if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Portimão.
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Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Alvor.
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There are several options for getting from Coimbra to Alvor by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).
The distance between Coimbra and Alvor is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Coimbra and Alvor by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Coimbra to Alvor is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Coimbra and Alvor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Coimbra and Alvor. We recommend that you drive to Alvor. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coimbra and Alvor. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Coimbra to Alvor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Rede Expressos, Citi Express, ALSA, RenEX and Rodonorte run regular bus services between Coimbra and Alvor. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coimbra to Alvor. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Portimão. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Alvor is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Alvor. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Coimbra and Alvor. The distance is around 448km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coimbra to Alvor is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 25m | €70($70) | 5 times a week | 525km (326 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | €31($31) | once daily | 506km (314 miles) |
Bus via Lisboa | 6h 10m | €32($32) | 4 times a day | 499km (310 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €81($81) | on demand | 448km (278 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alvor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.