How to travel from Coimbra to Faro, Portugal

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.

5 routes found

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 FaroCoimbra if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Faro.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Faro.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance441km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coimbra and Faro

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Coimbra and Faro

Transport options from Coimbra to Faro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€135($135)
hourly442km (275 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€50($50)
twice daily512km (318 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€32($32)
hourly480km (298 miles)
Bus to Faro6h 20m
€23($23)
4 times a day475km (295 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€63($63)
on demand441km (274 miles)

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Airports near Faro

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Faro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
221km (138 miles) from Faro
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
474km (294 miles) from Faro