How to travel from Coimbra to Carvoeiro, Portugal

The distance between Coimbra and Carvoeiro is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Coimbra to Carvoeiro by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Lagoa.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tunes.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Carvoeiro.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance435km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coimbra and Carvoeiro

There are several options for getting from Coimbra to Carvoeiro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Coimbra and Carvoeiro is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Coimbra and Carvoeiro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coimbra to Carvoeiro is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Coimbra and Carvoeiro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Coimbra and Carvoeiro. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Coimbra to Carvoeiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tunes and Estombar-Lagoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Coimbra and Carvoeiro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Carvoeiro. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Coimbra to Carvoeiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios and Lagoa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Rede Expressos, Citi Express, ALSA, RenEX, FlixBus and EVA Transportes run regular bus services between Coimbra and Carvoeiro. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 5h 35m 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 Carvoeiro. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Lagoa. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Carvoeiro is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Carvoeiro. 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 Carvoeiro. The distance is around 435km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coimbra to Carvoeiro is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Coimbra and Carvoeiro

Transport options from Coimbra to Carvoeiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
3h 45m
€70($70)
every 20 mins512km (318 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€54($54)
twice daily505km (314 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€31($31)
every 3 hours480km (298 miles)
Bus via Faro8hrs
€33($33)
twice daily570km (354 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€79($79)
on demand435km (270 miles)

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Airports near Carvoeiro

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Carvoeiro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Carvoeiro
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
461km (286 miles) from Carvoeiro