The distance between Coimbra and Faro is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Coimbra to Faro 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 Faro → Coimbra if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO).
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Take the train to Faro.
Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Faro.
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There are several options for getting from Coimbra to Faro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Coimbra and Faro is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Coimbra and Faro 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 Faro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Coimbra and Faro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Coimbra and Faro. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Coimbra and Faro with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 35m.
Comboios De Portugal run train services between Coimbra and Faro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coimbra and Faro. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Coimbra and Faro with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 20m.
Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Rodonorte, ALSA and RenEX run regular bus services between Coimbra and Faro. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coimbra to Faro. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Faro is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Faro. 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 Faro. The distance is around 441km (274 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 Faro is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 45m | €135($135) | hourly | 442km (275 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | €50($50) | twice daily | 512km (318 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €32($32) | hourly | 480km (298 miles) |
Bus to Faro | 6h 20m | €23($23) | 4 times a day | 475km (295 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €63($63) | on demand | 441km (274 miles) |
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The following major airports near Faro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.