There are 5 ways to get from Coimbra to Leiria by bus, train, rideshare, taxi or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Leiria is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Coimbra to Leiria is to taxi which costs €40 - €55 and takes 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coimbra and arriving at Leiria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coimbra-B and arriving at Leiria. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
It is 61 km from Coimbra to Leiria. It is approximately 72.3 km to drive.
The best way to get from Coimbra to Leiria without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs €8 - €17.
The bus from Coimbra to Leiria takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Coimbra to Leiria bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Coimbra station.
Coimbra to Leiria train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Coimbra-B station.
The best way to get from Coimbra to Leiria is to bus which takes 50 min and costs €8 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 - €8 and takes 1h 7m.
- Distance: 61.1 km
- Duration: 50 min
What companies run services between Coimbra, Portugal and Leiria, Portugal?
Rede Expressos operates a bus from Coimbra to Leiria hourly. Tickets cost €9 - €11 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Coimbra-B to Leiria 4 times a day. Tickets cost €5 - €8 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 218 050 653
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Coimbra-B to Leiria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
- Urbano
- €5 - €8
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Coimbra to Leiria
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €11
- Website
- https://www.rede-expressos.pt/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Coimbra to Leiria
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Coimbra to Leiria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Coimbra to Leiria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
Táxis Coimbra
- Phone
- +351 918 854 422
- Website
- taxiscoimbra.com
Praça de Táxis da República
- Phone
- +351 239 822 287
Politáxis Praça 25 De Abril S. José
- Phone
- +351 239 499 090
Central de Radio Taxis de Coimbra
- Phone
- +351 239 499 090
- Website
- politaxis.pt
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More Questions & Answers
Coimbra to Leiria bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Leiria station.
Coimbra to Leiria train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Leiria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbra to Leiria is 72 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Coimbra to Leiria.
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