How to get from Madrid to Coimbra
- 402 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 6h 15m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
6h 15m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Coimbra. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 402 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
402 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €108Checked Sep 24 | 6h 29m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €77Reading date not recorded | 12h 09m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 6h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€108Checked Sep 246h 29m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€77Reading date not recorded12h 09m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Sep 266h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid 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.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Coimbrabus
FlixBus·6h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Madrid to Coimbra
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 21:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 21:00 | 23:30 |
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.
- Bus· 6h 15m€19Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-CoimbraBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Porto AirportSee live options and dates →CP - Comboios de PortugalPorto-Coimbra, Lisbon-CoimbraBook →Renfe/CPMadrid-LisbonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Iberia, CP - Comboios de Portugal, Renfe/CP; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Coimbra works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Madrid Barajas to Coimbra, about 6h 15m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Coimbra: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Coimbra?
The most useful route takes about 6h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Coimbra?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 21:00 and the last at 23:30, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Coimbra?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 21:00 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Coimbra leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Coimbra from Madrid?
About 402 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Coimbra cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Coimbra?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Iberia, CP - Comboios de Portugal, Renfe/CP.
Can you get from Madrid to Coimbra without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Coimbra?
Usually 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.
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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
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026