How to travel from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Coimbra, Portugal

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Coimbra is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Coimbra by taxi, 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 CoimbraPeneda-Gerês National Park if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Braga Bus Terminal and then to Coimbra.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Braga then take the train to Coimbra-B.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Coimbra.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Taxi 24Hrs Braga

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Drive

Drive to Coimbra.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance213km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Coimbra

There are several options for getting from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Coimbra by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Coimbra is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Coimbra by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Coimbra is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Coimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Coimbra. We recommend that you take a taxi to Coimbra. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Coimbra. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Coimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gerês and Braga Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Empresa Hoteleira do Gerês, FlixBus, Rede Expressos and ALSA run regular bus services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Coimbra. Buses run 5 times a day 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park to Coimbra. We recommend that you take a taxi to Braga then take the train to Coimbra-B. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Peneda-Gerês National Park and Coimbra. The distance is around 213km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Coimbra is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

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Transport options from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Coimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
€13($13)
5 times a day238km (148 miles)
Bus via Braga Bus Terminal4h 5m
€13($13)
5 times a day231km (144 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€46($46)
every 4 hours216km (134 miles)
Bus and Train3h 25m
€17($17)
5 times a day229km (143 miles)
Taxi
2h 20m
€140($140)
on demand213km (132 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€39($39)
on demand213km (132 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