How to travel from Vilamoura to Coimbra, Portugal

The distance between Vilamoura and Coimbra is around 432km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Vilamoura 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 CoimbraVilamoura 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.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Coimbra-B.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Bus via Lisboa Sete Rios

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Coimbra.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance432km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilamoura and Coimbra

There are several options for getting from Vilamoura to Coimbra by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Vilamoura and Coimbra is around 432km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Vilamoura and Coimbra by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vilamoura to Coimbra is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Vilamoura and Coimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Vilamoura to Coimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Loule. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Vilamoura 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 Vilamoura and Coimbra. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vilamoura and Coimbra with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 50m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX, Citi Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vilamoura and Coimbra. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vilamoura to Coimbra. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Coimbra-B. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Vilamoura and Coimbra. The distance is around 432km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilamoura to Coimbra is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vilamoura and Coimbra

Transport options from Vilamoura to Coimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 20m
€70($70)
every 3 hours475km (295 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€51($51)
twice daily505km (314 miles)
Bus via Lisboa Sete Rios + 2 similar
5h 35m
€28($28)
every 2 hours475km (295 miles)
Bus5h 50m
€20($20)
twice daily455km (282 miles)
Bus to Coimbra7h 25m
€37($37)
twice daily529km (329 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€78($78)
on demand432km (268 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