How to Get to Coimbra

Coimbra is located 200 km north of Lisbon and 100 km south of Oporto.  The best way to get to Coimbra is to fly to Lisbon or Oporto and then drive or take a train.

Driving from Lisbon

On the way out of the Airport follow the signs for "A1", heading north. After 200 km, exit at "Coimbra Sul". The highway toll is around 11 Euro.

Traveling by train from Lisbon

1. Take a taxi from the airport to the Oriente railway station (10 minutes, around 10 Euro).
2. Go to the upper ticketing level at the station and buy a ticket for an “Alfa Pendular” or “InterCidades” train. Trains depart approximately every hour, and the journey takes around two hours. Please note that the last daily train departs at 20:04 or 21:04, depending on the weekday (timetables available at http://www.cp.pt).
3. Get off the train at “Coimbra B”.
4. If you are staying at “Astoria Hotel” or “Almedina Hotel” you may take a local train to “Coimbra A” (downtown station). You may use your previous ticket (this transfer is included in the price). Astoria Hotel is 100 meters south of “Coimbra A” station. Almedina Hotel is 200 m north of the station.
5. If you are staying at another Hotel you should, instead, take a taxi from “Coimbra B” to your Hotel. This should cost less than 5 Euro.

Driving from Oporto

On the way out of the Airport follow the signs for "A1", heading south. Exit at "Coimbra Sul". The highway toll is around 6 euro.

Traveling by train from Oporto

1. From the airport, which lies to the north of the town, take a taxi to the main railway station of Oporto: Estação Campanhã (this may take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic). The price should round 20 euro. In May you might have a new Metro line connecting the airport to Estação Campanhã.
2. Take an “Alfa Pendular” or “Intercidades” train.  These trains depart hourly. Please note that the last daily train departs at 20:10 or 21:15, depending on the weekday.
3. Get off the train at “Coimbra B”.
4. If you are staying at “Astoria Hotel” you may take a local train to “Coimbra A” (downtown station). You may use your previous ticket (this transfer is included in the price). Astoria Hotel is 100 meters south of “Coimbra A” station. Almedina Hotel is 200 m north of the station.
5. If you are staying at another Hotel you should, instead, take a taxi from “Coimbra B” to your Hotel. This should cost less than 5 Euro.