How to travel from Évora to Coimbra, Portugal

The distance between Évora and Coimbra is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Évora 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 CoimbraÉvora if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente and then to Coimbra-B.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Coimbra.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance301km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Évora and Coimbra

There are several options for getting from Évora to Coimbra by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Évora and Coimbra is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Évora and Coimbra by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Évora to Coimbra is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Évora and Coimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Évora and Coimbra. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Évora to Coimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Oriente. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Évora and Coimbra. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3hrs, 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 Évora and Coimbra. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Évora and Coimbra with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 35m.

Rede Expressos, ALSA and Citi Express run regular bus services between Évora and Coimbra. Buses run hourly and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Évora to Coimbra. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente and then to Coimbra-B. instead which will take 3hrs.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Évora and Coimbra. The distance is around 301km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Évora to Coimbra is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from Évora to Coimbra

Compare travel optionsbetween Évora and Coimbra

Transport options from Évora to Coimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€34($34)
4 times a day359km (223 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
€28($28)
hourly333km (207 miles)
Bus to Coimbra4h 35m
€17($17)
twice daily276km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€43($43)
on demand301km (187 miles)

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Airports near Coimbra

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Coimbra
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Coimbra
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
357km (222 miles) from Coimbra