The distance between Elvas and Coimbra is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Elvas to Coimbra 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 Coimbra → Elvas if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Entroncamento and then to Coimbra-B.
Take the bus to Portalegre then Fatima and then to Coimbra.
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There are several options for getting from Elvas to Coimbra by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between Elvas and Coimbra is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Elvas and Coimbra by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Elvas to Coimbra is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Elvas and Coimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Elvas and Coimbra. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Elvas to Coimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elvas and Entroncamento. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Comboios De Portugal run train services between Elvas and Coimbra. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Elvas and Coimbra. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Elvas to Coimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Rodoviaria do Alentejo and Rodonorte run regular bus services between Elvas and Coimbra. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elvas to Coimbra. We recommend that you take the train to Entroncamento and then to Coimbra-B. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Coimbra is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 116km (72 miles) from Coimbra. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Elvas and Coimbra. The distance is around 257km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elvas to Coimbra is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 25m | €35($35) | once daily | 273km (170 miles) |
Bus via Portalegre + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €45($45) | twice a week | 299km (186 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | €30($30) | every 4 hours | 423km (263 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €37($37) | on demand | 257km (160 miles) |
Rede Expressos
Citi Express
Rodoviaria do Alentejo
Rodonorte
The following major airports near Coimbra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.