How to travel from São Miguel to Coimbra, Portugal

The distance between São Miguel and Coimbra is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from São Miguel 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 CoimbraSão Miguel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Bus

Take the bus to Fátima Sao Jose Hotel and then to Coimbra.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Coimbra.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance225km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between São Miguel and Coimbra

There are several options for getting from São Miguel to Coimbra by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).

The distance between São Miguel and Coimbra is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,494km (928 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from São Miguel and Coimbra by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from São Miguel to Coimbra is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between São Miguel and Coimbra. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from São Miguel to Coimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Oriente. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between São Miguel and Coimbra. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 São Miguel and Coimbra. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from São Miguel to Coimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fátima Sao Jose Hotel. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Gipsyy, Rede Expressos, Rodonorte and Citi Express run regular bus services between São Miguel and Coimbra. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from São Miguel to Coimbra. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente and then to Coimbra-B. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 São Miguel and Coimbra. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from São Miguel to Coimbra is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween São Miguel and Coimbra

Transport options from São Miguel to Coimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
€23($23)
hourly243km (151 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
€37($37)
twice a week235km (146 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€32($32)
on demand225km (140 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