How to travel from Coimbra to Mértola, Portugal

The distance between Coimbra and Mértola is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Coimbra to Mértola 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 MértolaCoimbra if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then take the bus to Mertola.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Mértola.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance391km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coimbra and Mértola

There are several options for getting from Coimbra to Mértola by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Coimbra and Mértola is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Coimbra and Mértola by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coimbra to Mértola is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Coimbra and Mértola. We recommend that you drive to Mértola. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coimbra and Mértola. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Coimbra to Mértola. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Rodonorte and ALSA run regular bus services between Coimbra and Mértola. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m 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 Mértola. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then take the bus to Mertola. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Mértola is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Mértola. 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 Mértola. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coimbra to Mértola is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

How do I get from Coimbra to Mértola

Compare travel optionsbetween Coimbra and Mértola

Transport options from Coimbra to Mértola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€31($31)
once daily450km (279 miles)
Bus via Setubal7h 50m
€45($45)
once daily474km (294 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
€37($37)
once daily466km (289 miles)
Train to Faro, bus7h 20m
€66($66)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€56($56)
on demand391km (243 miles)

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Airports near Mértola

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Mértola
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Mértola
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
409km (254 miles) from Mértola