City in Central Portugal, Portugal
Getting around Coimbra
How to get around Coimbra
Walk the centre; the old town is steep. Trains stop at Coimbra-B outside town with a shuttle to Coimbra-A in the centre. Buses cover the rest.
Ways to get around Coimbra
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| CP train (Coimbra-B and Coimbra-A) | About €3–30 | Alfa Pendular and Intercidades to Lisbon and Porto; shuttle to Coimbra-A |
| SMTUC city buses | About €1.60–2 | Cover the hill, station and hospitals |
| Rede Expressos and FlixBus | About €10–18 to Lisbon or Porto | Bus station in the city, 1.5–2.5 hrs |
| Taxi | About €6–10 in town | Ranks at the stations and Praça da República |
Ride-hailing apps in Coimbra
A 5 km ride costs about €4–8 ($4.5–9.0).
- Taxis wait at the stations. A taxi from Coimbra-B to the centre costs about €7–10.
Arriving in Coimbra
Via Porto or Lisbon (OPO)
Train from Porto Campanhã to Coimbra-B about 1 hr, €13–25; from Lisbon Santa Apolónia 1 hr 40, €22–30; Bolt from station to centre €5–8.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Hills and cobbles make scooters unpopular. Use buses or walk.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are accepted for short visits; carry an IDP too to avoid problems at checks and rentals.
- Onward travel in Portugal: Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains link Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and the Algarve; Rede Expressos and FlixBus buses reach more towns and are often faster inland.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Coimbra?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Coimbra?
Walk the centre; the old town is steep. Trains stop at Coimbra-B outside town with a shuttle to Coimbra-A in the centre. Buses cover the rest.
How do I get from the airport to Coimbra?
Train from Porto Campanhã to Coimbra-B about 1 hr, €13–25; from Lisbon Santa Apolónia 1 hr 40, €22–30; Bolt from station to centre €5–8.
Is Coimbra walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- CP (Comboios de Portugal)
- Rede Expressos
- FlixBus Portugal
- University of Coimbra (UNESCO site)
- CP Comboios de Portugal
- SMTUC
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