How to travel from Vila Nova de Gaia to Coimbra, Portugal

The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Coimbra by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CoimbraVila Nova de Gaia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Coimbra-B.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Coimbra.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Coimbra.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Taxis Porto

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Drive

Drive to Coimbra.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance115km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra

There are several options for getting from Vila Nova de Gaia to Coimbra by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €10 ($10).

The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Coimbra is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €10 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 5m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vila Nova de Gaia to Coimbra. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbra-B. instead which will take 1h 5m.

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 Vila Nova de Gaia and Coimbra. The distance is around 115km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Coimbra is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).

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Transport options from Vila Nova de Gaia to Coimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 5m
€10($10)
hourly115km (71 miles)
Bus
1h 20m
€9($9)
hourly114km (71 miles)
Taxi
1h 10m
€80($80)
on demand115km (71 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€21($21)
on demand115km (71 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