How to travel from Coimbra to Vale do Lobo, Portugal

The distance between Coimbra and Vale do Lobo is around 432km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

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

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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
    €83($83)
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Train

Take the train to Loule.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Bus

Take the bus to Loule.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance432km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coimbra and Vale do Lobo

There are several options for getting from Coimbra to Vale do Lobo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 8h 10m. 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 €83 ($83).

The distance between Coimbra and Vale do Lobo is around 432km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Coimbra and Vale do Lobo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coimbra to Vale do Lobo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Coimbra and Vale do Lobo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Coimbra and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Coimbra to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Loule. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Coimbra and Vale do Lobo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Coimbra to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Loule. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Coimbra and Vale do Lobo. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m 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 Vale do Lobo. 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 Vale do Lobo is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Vale do Lobo. The distance is around 432km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coimbra to Vale do Lobo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Coimbra and Vale do Lobo

Transport options from Coimbra to Vale do Lobo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€83($83)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€50($50)
twice daily504km (313 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€48($48)
once daily521km (324 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€78($78)
on demand432km (269 miles)

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Airports near Vale do Lobo

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Vale do Lobo
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
422km (262 miles) from Vale do Lobo