What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coimbra?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coimbra is to bus which costs €90 - €260 and takes 38h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coimbra?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coimbra is to train and fly and towncar which takes 7h 18m and costs €220 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Coimbra?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Coimbra?

The distance between Cardiff and Coimbra is 1420 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Coimbra without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coimbra without a car is to train and bus via Lille which takes 35h 32m and costs €230 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Coimbra?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Cardiff to Coimbra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Coimbra bus from?

Cardiff to Coimbra bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where does the Cardiff to Coimbra bus arrive?

Cardiff to Coimbra bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Coimbra?

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Where can I stay near Coimbra?

There are 594+ hotels available in Coimbra.

Cardiff to Coimbra - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, towncar, and car

There are 10 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.

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)plane BRS - OPO
3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
7h 18m
€228–393
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BRS - LIS
3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Coimbra-Btrain
8h 11m
€84–263
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 39m
€217–910
Train, bus via Lille
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Guimaraesbus
4. Take the train from Guimaraes to Coimbra-Btrain Ic
35h 32m
€233–581
Fly Cardiff Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane CWL - OPO
2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
9h 19m
€270–361
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)plane BHX - OPO
3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
8h 36m
€245–456
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)plane LGW - OPO
4. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
9h 40m
€277–498
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)plane STN - OPO
3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
9h 28m
€281–509
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus
35h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus
38h 23m
€93–257

Cardiff to Coimbra by train, subway, and bus

3Weekly Services

35h 32mAverage Duration

€233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,420.4 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Park Place to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 38h 23m.

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