Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff to Coimbraby train, plane, towncar, car, car ferry or bus

Find Transport to Coimbra

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Coimbra by train, plane, towncar, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)planeBRS - OPO
    3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
    7h 20m
    €234–413

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Coimbrabus
    34h 49m
    €70–270

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Coimbracar
    29h 37m
    €218–922

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)planeBRS - LIS
    3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Coimbra-Btrain
    8h 13m
    €93–262

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)planeBHX - OPO
    3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
    8h 32m
    €262–440

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)planeLGW - OPO
    4. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
    9h 37m
    €284–517

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)planeSTN - OPO
    3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
    9h 24m
    €291–497

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)planeMAN - OPO
    3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
    10h 24m
    €267–400

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Guimaraesbus
    4. Take the train from Guimaraes to Coimbra-BtrainIc
    34h 50m
    €230–649

  10. Train, bus via Paris

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus
    35h 51m
    €123–323

  11. Bus via Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus
    36h 19m

Cardiff to Coimbra by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration34h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Coimbra, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Coimbra via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris in around 34h 49m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Portugal

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Cardiff

Trips to Coimbra

Popular routes