The cheapest and fastest trains from Lisbon to Coimbra
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Coimbra will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $22.
Of the 46 trains that leave Lisbon for Coimbra every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
R 5601 · R 4519
R 4417 · R 4517
R 4431 · R 3401
R 4417 · R 4517
R 4431 · R 3401
AP 131
AP 186
AP 137
AP 133
AP 127Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lisbon to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 177 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
$20 Average Price | $8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lisbon to Coimbra train times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Coimbra trains for today, Saturday, 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 543 · R 4517 | 1:23 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 3h53 | 5:16 pm Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
AP 133 | 2:00 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 3:45 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 133 | 2:09 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 3:45 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 523 | 3:30 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h03 | 5:33 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 523 | 3:39 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 1h54 | 5:33 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
R 5601 · R 4519 | 4:15 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h08 | 7:23 pm Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
R 5601 · R 4519 | 4:23 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 3h00 | 7:23 pm Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
AP 127 | 5:00 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 6:45 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 127 | 5:09 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 6:45 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 527 | 5:30 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h03 | 7:33 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 527 | 5:39 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 1h54 | 7:33 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 137 | 6:00 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 7:45 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 137 | 6:09 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 7:45 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 515 | 6:30 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h08 | 8:38 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 515 | 6:39 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 1h59 | 8:38 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4429 · AP 186 | 6:45 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h00 | 8:45 pm Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
AP 186 | 6:57 pm Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1h48 | 8:45 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 186 | 7:09 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 8:45 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 723 | 7:30 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h01 | 9:31 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 723 | 7:39 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 1h52 | 9:31 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 529 | 10:00 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h03 | 12:03 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 529 | 10:09 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 1h54 | 12:03 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday, 1 March | |||||
AP 131 | 7:00 am Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h45 | 8:45 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 131 | 7:09 am Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 8:45 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 511 | 7:30 am Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h08 | 9:38 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 511 | 7:39 am Lisbon - Oriente | 1h59 | 9:38 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 121 | 8:00 am Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1h51 | 9:51 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 121 | 8:09 am Lisbon - Oriente | 1h42 | 9:51 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 721 | 9:30 am Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h03 | 11:33 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 721 | 9:39 am Lisbon - Oriente | 1h54 | 11:33 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4411 · AP 182 | 9:45 am Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h00 | 11:45 am Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
AP 182 | 9:57 am Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1h48 | 11:45 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 182 | 10:09 am Lisbon - Oriente | 1h36 | 11:45 am Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 621 | 11:30 am Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h04 | 1:34 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 621 | 11:39 am Lisbon - Oriente | 1h55 | 1:34 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 513 | 12:30 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h08 | 2:38 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 513 | 12:39 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 1h59 | 2:38 pm Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4417 · R 4517 | 12:45 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h31 | 5:16 pm Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
R 4417 · R 4517 | 12:53 pm Lisbon - Oriente | 4h23 | 5:16 pm Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
IC 543 · R 4517 | 1:15 pm Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h01 | 5:16 pm Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lisbon to Coimbra
Trains from Lisbon to Coimbra run on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 but you can travel from only $4 by coach.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:45 |
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FAQs: Lisbon to Coimbra train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Coimbra by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Coimbra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lisbon and Coimbra
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Avenida da República.
- Restaurante Laurentina
- O Talho
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- VIP Executive Entrecampos Hotel & Conference
- Hotel 3K Europa
- NH Lisboa Campo Grande
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: access to metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line Yellow
- Bus: Lines 207, 727, 736
- Train: Fertagus and Sintra lines
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