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Compare bus and train for Lagos to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lagos to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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$40 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Lagos to Coimbra
How to get from Lagos to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lagos to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM7h45Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário5:00 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM7h10Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário8:20 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
R 5901 · AP 1826:10 AM5h35Lagos station11:45 AMCoimbra-B$651One-way1 transfer
Other options
R 5905 · IC 670 · AP 1257:47 AM5h58Lagos station1:45 PMCoimbra-B$601One-way2 transfers
R 5905 · IC 670 · AP 125 · U 168167:47 AM6h23Lagos station2:10 PMBencanta halt$631One-way3 transfers
R 5905 · IC 670 · AP 125 · U 168167:47 AM6h25Lagos station2:12 PMEspadaneira halt$631One-way3 transfers
FlixBus11:55 AM6h10Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário6:05 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$361One-way0 transfers
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5410:00 AM6h15Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário4:15 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$371One-way1 transfer
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709:30 AM6h25Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário3:55 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lagos to Coimbra:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lagos to Coimbra costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lagos and Coimbra as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lagos station and arrive in Coimbra-B.
- Buses mostly depart from Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos to go to Coimbra by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos.
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