How to travel from Coimbra to Beja, Portugal

The distance between Coimbra and Beja is around 339km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then Casa Branca and then to Beja.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Beja.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Beja.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance339km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coimbra and Beja

There are several options for getting from Coimbra to Beja by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Coimbra and Beja is around 339km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Coimbra and Beja by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coimbra to Beja is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Coimbra and Beja, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Coimbra and Beja. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Coimbra to Beja. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Oriente and Casa Branca. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Coimbra and Beja. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Coimbra and Beja. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Coimbra and Beja with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 15m.

Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Rodonorte and ALSA run regular bus services between Coimbra and Beja. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coimbra to Beja. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then Casa Branca and then to Beja. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Beja is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Beja. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Coimbra and Beja. The distance is around 339km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coimbra to Beja is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Coimbra to Beja

Compare travel optionsbetween Coimbra and Beja

Transport options from Coimbra to Beja
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€38($38)
4 times a day397km (246 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€30($30)
every 2 hours414km (257 miles)
Bus to Beja6h 15m
€19($19)
once daily356km (221 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€49($49)
on demand339km (211 miles)

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Airports near Beja

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Beja
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Beja
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
365km (227 miles) from Beja