- Must visit
Museo de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves
Contemporary art museum in the Serralves grounds, known for major exhibitions, modern architecture, and a large park for walking.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 253 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Buses from Coimbra to Porto run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 25 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 253 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 253 km |
Average bus duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 3:00 |
Last bus 22:40 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are often cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona, while public transport and coffee are good value.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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