How to travel from Faro to Coimbra, Portugal

The distance between Faro and Coimbra is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Faro to Coimbra by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CoimbraFaro if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Coimbra-B.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Coimbra-B.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Coimbra.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance446km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Faro and Coimbra

There are several options for getting from Faro to Coimbra by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Faro and Coimbra is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Faro and Coimbra by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Faro to Coimbra is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Faro and Coimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Faro and Coimbra. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Faro and Coimbra with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 40m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Faro and Coimbra. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Faro and Coimbra. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Faro and Coimbra with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 20m.

Rede Expressos, ALSA, RenEX and Citi Express run regular bus services between Faro and Coimbra. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Faro to Coimbra. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Coimbra-B. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Faro and Coimbra. The distance is around 446km (277 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 Faro to Coimbra is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Faro to Coimbra

Compare travel optionsbetween Faro and Coimbra

Transport options from Faro to Coimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 40m
€135($135)
hourly450km (279 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€50($50)
twice daily512km (318 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€32($32)
hourly480km (298 miles)
Bus to Coimbra6h 20m
€23($23)
4 times a day478km (297 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€64($64)
on demand446km (277 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