How to Get to Coimbra
Coimbra is located 200 km north of Lisbon and 100 km south of Porto. The best way to get to Coimbra is to fly to Lisboa or Porto and then rent a car 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".
Traveling by train from Lisbon
Take a taxi from the airport to the “Lisboa-Oriente” railway station (10 min., around 10 €). As the ride from the airport to the train station is very short, it is advisable to take a taxi outside the departure hall, instead of taking it in the arrivals area. 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 less than two hours. Please note that the last daily train departs at 21:39 (timetables available at https://www.cp.pt/StaticFiles/Imagens/PDF/Passageiros/horarios/alfaintercidades2008/ic_ap.pdf). Get off the train at “Coimbra B”. Either take a taxi directly to your Hotel (it should cost less than 5 €) or take a local train to “Coimbra A” (downtown station), using your previous ticket (this transfer is included in the price). Almedina and Tivoli Hotels are less than 300 meters north of “Coimbra A”.
Driving from Porto
On the way out of the Airport follow the signs for "A1", heading south. Exit at "Coimbra Sul".
Traveling by train from Porto
From the airport, which lies to the north of the town, take a taxi or the new Metro E line to Estação Campanhã. Depending on traffic, this might take up to an hour. Take an “Alfa Pendular” or “Intercidades” train. These trains depart approximately every hour. Please note that the last daily train departs at 20:47 (timetables available at https://www.cp.pt/StaticFiles/Imagens/PDF/Passageiros/horarios/alfaintercidades2008/ic_ap.pdf). Get off the train at “Coimbra B”. Either take a taxi directly to your Hotel (it should cost less than 5 €) or take a local train to “Coimbra A” (downtown station), using your previous ticket (this transfer is included in the price). Almedina and Tivoli Hotels are less than 300 meters north of “Coimbra A”.
