How to get from Lisbon to Coimbra
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lisbon to Coimbra by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 177 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 51m
- 98 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:30, last at 23:30
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 51m
direct
Train
€17
Cheapest
2h 10m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 177 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €2, on Fri, Oct 16.
177 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 1h 51mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €2Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 2h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€6Omio catalogue, Oct 281h 51m · directSee Train details
- Bus€2Omio catalogue, Oct 282h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lisbon to Coimbra: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lisbon → Coimbrabus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lisbon to Coimbra
FlixBus runs 98 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 98 | 00:30 | 23:30 |
| CP - Comboios de Portugaltrain | 21 | 06:30 | 22:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | 08:30 | 19:00 |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 02:30
- 03:30
- 03:35
- 04:30
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 06:05
- 06:15
- 07:05
- 07:15
- 07:30
- 07:45
- 08:15
- 08:30
- 08:45
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:45
- 09:50
- 10:05
- 10:10
- 10:15
- 10:25
- 10:35
- 10:45
- 11:05
- 11:10
- 11:15
- 11:25
- 11:30
- 11:35
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 12:00
- 12:10
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 12:40
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:45
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 16:15
- 16:45
- 16:50
- 17:00
- 17:05
- 17:10
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 17:50
- 18:00
- 18:05
- 18:10
- 18:15
- 18:40
- 18:45
- 18:50
- 19:00
- 19:05
- 19:15
- 19:40
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:15
- 20:35
- 20:40
- 20:55
- 21:15
- 21:25
- 21:35
- 21:45
- 21:55
- 22:00
- 22:25
- 22:30
- 22:45
- 23:00
- 23:30
All departures CP - Comboios de Portugal
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 09:57
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 14:00
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 18:57
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 22:30
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:50
- 11:15
- 18:00
- 19:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, CP - Comboios de Portugal; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lisbon to Coimbra works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Lisbon to Coimbra, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
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Lisbon to Coimbra: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Coimbra?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lisbon to Coimbra?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lisbon to Coimbra?
Routavio's timetable check shows 98 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:30.
When is the first train from Lisbon to Coimbra?
The first train with CP - Comboios de Portugal leaves at 06:30 and the last at 22:30, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Lisbon to Coimbra?
Routavio's timetable check shows 21 train departures a day with CP - Comboios de Portugal, between 06:30 and 22:30.
How far is Coimbra from Lisbon?
About 177 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lisbon to Coimbra cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lisbon to Coimbra?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, CP - Comboios de Portugal.
Can you get from Lisbon to Coimbra without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Coimbra?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, CP - Comboios de Portugal
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026