How to travel from Coimbra to Lisbon, Portugal

The distance between Coimbra and Lisbon is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

+ 3 others
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lisbon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Praça de Táxis da República

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Lisbon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance205km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coimbra and Lisbon

There are several options for getting from Coimbra to Lisbon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Coimbra and Lisbon is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Coimbra and Lisbon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coimbra to Lisbon is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Coimbra and Lisbon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Coimbra and Lisbon. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Coimbra and Lisbon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 40m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Coimbra and Lisbon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Lisbon. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Coimbra and Lisbon with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.

Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Rodonorte and ALSA run regular bus services between Coimbra and Lisbon. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 20m 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 Lisbon. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Lisbon is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Lisbon. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Lisbon. The distance is around 205km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coimbra to Lisbon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Coimbra to Lisbon

Compare travel optionsbetween Coimbra and Lisbon

Transport options from Coimbra to Lisbon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€21($21)
hourly217km (135 miles)
Bus
2h 20m
€15($15)
hourly203km (126 miles)
Taxi
2hrs
€180($180)
on demand205km (127 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€30($30)
on demand205km (127 miles)

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Airports near Lisbon

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Lisbon
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Lisbon
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
284km (177 miles) from Lisbon