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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Coimbra is to bus via Valladolid which costs €35 - €45 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Coimbra is to fly and towncar which takes 5h 14m and costs €220 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Coimbra?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Coimbra via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Coimbra?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Coimbra-B via Madrid Chamartín, Ourense, Porrino and Porto Campanha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

How far is it from Santander to Coimbra?

The distance between Santander and Coimbra is 596 km. The road distance is 657 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Coimbra without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 54m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Santander to Coimbra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Coimbra bus from?

Santander to Coimbra bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Coimbra train from?

Santander to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Coimbra?

The best way to get from Santander to Coimbra is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Valladolid, which costs €35 - €45 and takes 10h.

Where does the Santander to Coimbra bus arrive?

Santander to Coimbra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Valladolid station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Coimbra?

Coimbra is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 7:02 PM in Santander and 6:02 PM in Coimbra.

Where does the Santander to Coimbra train arrive?

Santander to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Coimbra?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Coimbra is 657 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Santander to Coimbra.

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

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Santander to Coimbra - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, towncar, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Coimbra by plane, towncar, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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

Fly Santander Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane SDR - OPO
2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
5h 14m
€220–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to Portobus FlixBus 783
2. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus 36 | Porto / ...
12h 42m
€34–77
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Valladolidtrain Alv / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Coimbrabus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 54m
€38–76
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ourensetrain Ave
3. Take the train from Ourense to Porrinotrain
4. Take the train from Porrino to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Coimbra-Btrain Ic / ...
14h 28m
€85–215
Drive 657 km
1. Drive from Santander to Coimbracar 657 km
6h 42m
€101–146
Fly Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane SDR - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Coimbra-Btrain
5h 46m
€73–238
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BIO - OPO
3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
7h 15m
€204–303
Bus via Valladolid
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Valladolidbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Coimbrabus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h
€36–43
Train, bus via Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra
1. Take the train from Santander to Valladolidtrain Alv / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus
10h 25m
€53–104

Santander to Coimbra by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 54mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 596.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Coimbra, Portugal?

You can take a train from Santander to Coimbra-B via Madrid Chamartín, Ourense, Porrino, and Porto Campanha in around 14h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Coimbra via Valladolid in around 10h.

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