- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Major fine arts museum in a former episcopal palace, showing sculpture, painting, sacred art and decorative objects from several centuries.
AP 136
U 15206 · U 15712 · R 4658
U 15202 · U 15708 · R 4656
U 15230 · U 15168 · U 15737 · R 4674
U 15244 · U 15752 · R 4682
AP 130
AP 132
AP 136
AP 134
IC 722Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Braga to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 150 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Braga to Coimbra trains for today, Monday 10 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U 15202 · U 15708 · R 4656 | 5:26 Braga station | 3h10 | 8:36 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15202 · AP 130 | 5:29 Ferreiros | 2h12 | 7:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15202 · U 15708 · R 4656 | 5:29 Ferreiros | 3h07 | 8:36 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
AP 130 | 6:00 Braga station | 1h41 | 7:41 Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 130 · U 16806 | 6:00 Braga station | 2h10 | 8:10 Bencanta halt | 1 change | |
U 15271 · U 15204 · AP 128 | 6:07 Ferreiros | 2h34 | 8:41 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15204 · AP 128 · U 16808 | 6:19 Braga station | 2h46 | 9:05 Bencanta halt | 2 changes | |
U 15204 · AP 128 | 6:19 Braga station | 2h22 | 8:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15206 · U 15712 · R 4658 · U 16810 | 6:33 Braga station | 3h37 | 10:10 Bencanta halt | 3 changes | |
U 15206 · U 15712 · R 4658 | 6:33 Braga station | 3h13 | 9:46 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15206 · U 15712 · R 4658 | 6:36 Ferreiros | 3h10 | 9:46 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15203 · U 15208 · IC 730 | 6:59 Ferreiros | 2h53 | 9:52 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15212 · IC 730 · U 16810 | 7:48 Braga station | 2h22 | 10:10 Bencanta halt | 2 changes | |
U 15212 · IC 730 | 7:48 Braga station | 2h04 | 9:52 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15214 · AP 120 · U 16812 | 8:02 Braga station | 4h08 | 12:10 Bencanta halt | 2 changes | |
U 15214 · AP 120 | 8:02 Braga station | 2h39 | 10:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15214 · AP 120 | 8:05 Ferreiros | 2h36 | 10:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15218 · U 15720 · R 4662 | 8:32 Braga station | 3h04 | 11:36 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15218 · U 15720 · U 16812 · R 4662 | 8:32 Braga station | 3h38 | 12:10 Bencanta halt | 3 changes | |
U 15218 · U 15720 · R 4662 | 8:35 Ferreiros | 3h01 | 11:36 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15209 · IC 720 | 8:50 Ferreiros | 3h04 | 11:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15220 · IC 720 | 9:29 Ferreiros | 2h25 | 11:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
IC 720 · U 16812 | 10:04 Braga station | 2h06 | 12:10 Bencanta halt | 1 change | |
IC 720 | 10:04 Braga station | 1h50 | 11:54 Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
U 15224 · IC 524 | 11:32 Braga station | 2h22 | 13:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15224 · IC 524 · U 16816 | 11:32 Braga station | 2h38 | 14:10 Bencanta halt | 2 changes | |
IC 524 · U 15224 | 11:35 Ferreiros | 2h19 | 13:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15217 · AP 132 | 11:55 Ferreiros | 2h46 | 14:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15226 · AP 132 | 12:29 Ferreiros | 2h12 | 14:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15219 · U 15228 · AP 184 | 12:55 Ferreiros | 2h46 | 15:41 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
AP 132 | 13:00 Braga station | 1h41 | 14:41 Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 132 · U 16818 | 13:00 Braga station | 2h10 | 15:10 Bencanta halt | 1 change | |
U 15228 · AP 184 | 13:19 Braga station | 2h22 | 15:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15228 · AP 184 · U 16820 | 13:19 Braga station | 2h51 | 16:10 Bencanta halt | 2 changes | |
U 15230 · U 15168 · U 15737 · R 4674 | 13:32 Braga station | 4h00 | 17:32 Coimbra-B | 3 changes | |
U 15230 · U 15168 · U 15737 · R 4674 | 13:35 Ferreiros | 3h57 | 17:32 Coimbra-B | 3 changes | |
U 15223 · IC 722 | 13:55 Ferreiros | 1h59 | 15:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
IC 722 | 14:04 Braga station | 1h50 | 15:54 Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 722 · U 16820 | 14:04 Braga station | 2h06 | 16:10 Bencanta halt | 1 change | |
U 15232 · AP 124 · U 16824 | 14:32 Braga station | 3h38 | 18:10 Bencanta halt | 2 changes | |
U 15232 · AP 124 | 14:32 Braga station | 3h09 | 17:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15232 · AP 124 | 14:35 Ferreiros | 3h06 | 17:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15234 · U 15740 · R 4676 | 15:32 Braga station | 3h03 | 18:35 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15234 · U 15740 · R 4676 · R 4518 | 15:32 Braga station | 3h53 | 19:25 Bencanta halt | 3 changes | |
U 15234 · U 15740 · R 4676 | 15:35 Ferreiros | 3h00 | 18:35 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15236 · IC 620 · R 4518 | 16:32 Braga station | 2h53 | 19:25 Bencanta halt | 2 changes | |
U 15236 · IC 620 | 16:32 Braga station | 2h22 | 18:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15236 · IC 620 | 16:35 Ferreiros | 2h19 | 18:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15229 · AP 134 | 16:55 Ferreiros | 2h46 | 19:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15238 · U 15748 · R 4680 | 17:19 Braga station | 3h26 | 20:45 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15233 · U 15242 · IC 528 | 18:00 Ferreiros | 2h54 | 20:54 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
AP 134 | 18:00 Braga station | 1h41 | 19:41 Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 134 · U 16828 | 18:00 Braga station | 2h05 | 20:05 Bencanta halt | 1 change | |
U 15242 · IC 528 | 18:19 Braga station | 2h35 | 20:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15242 · IC 528 · U 16830 | 18:19 Braga station | 4h31 | 22:50 Bencanta halt | 2 changes | |
U 15244 · U 15752 · R 4682 | 18:30 Braga station | 3h07 | 21:37 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15244 · U 15752 · R 4682 | 18:33 Ferreiros | 3h04 | 21:37 Coimbra-B | 2 changes | |
U 15237 · AP 136 | 18:55 Ferreiros | 2h46 | 21:41 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15272 · IR 830 · U 16830 | 19:04 Braga station | 3h46 | 22:50 Bencanta halt | 2 changes | |
U 15272 · IR 830 | 19:04 Braga station | 2h50 | 21:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15272 · IR 830 | 19:07 Ferreiros | 2h47 | 21:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
AP 136 · U 16830 | 20:00 Braga station | 2h50 | 22:50 Bencanta halt | 1 change | |
AP 136 | 20:00 Braga station | 1h41 | 21:41 Coimbra-B | 0 changesdirect | |
U 15254 · R 3400 | 23:30 Braga station | 3h24 | 2:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
U 15254 · R 3400 | 23:33 Ferreiros | 3h21 | 2:54 Coimbra-B | 1 change | |
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Trains from Braga to Coimbra run on average 53 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 53 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Coimbra — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Coimbra trip today.
Major fine arts museum in a former episcopal palace, showing sculpture, painting, sacred art and decorative objects from several centuries.
Science museum of the University of Coimbra with historic instruments, laboratories and hands-on displays that explain natural science clearly.
Compact university museum exploring sacred art, ceremony and academic heritage inside a historic religious setting near the upper town.
Historic university quarter with ceremonial spaces, old academic buildings and superb city views. It is essential for a first visit to Coimbra.
Lively pedestrian street in the old centre, lined with shops and historic facades. It is ideal for exploring the lower town on foot.
Broad riverside park with lawns, paths and bridges. It offers relaxed walks, family space and excellent perspectives across the Mondego.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crisp skin, a Bairrada classic widely eaten in Coimbra and traditionally paired with sparkling wine.
Goat or lamb roasted with potatoes and olive oil, a hearty central Portugal dish served at family gatherings and festive meals.
Goat stew slowly cooked in red wine, garlic and spices in clay pots. It is a rustic regional speciality from the Coimbra area.
Classic Coimbra venue serving hearty Portuguese dishes and local specialities in a busy, unfussy, traditional dining room.
Well-known house for Bairrada roast suckling pig and regional wines, with a straightforward traditional atmosphere.
Traditional restaurant known for central Portuguese cooking, especially roast kid and regional classics, in a warm old-fashioned setting.
More affordable than Lisbon or Porto, with lower hotel rates, inexpensive dining and cheap local buses for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change is fine in cafés; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Coimbra-B -> Coimbra Station, Coimbra
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braga to Coimbra by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Coimbra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Braga to Coimbra trains use the Braga to Coimbra-B station pair, with some services arriving at Bencanta. Use this guide to compare Braga and Coimbra train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Braga is 1 km from Braga city centre. Public transport options include:
Braga has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Brac, Restaurante Tia Isabel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Braga. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Braga. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Braga: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Braga: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Braga: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Braga Centro, Hotel Moon & Sun Braga, Hotel Bracara Augusta.
Ferreiros is 2 km from Braga city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferreiros has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Ferreiros.
ATMs are available at Ferreiros.
Available at Ferreiros: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferreiros.
Coimbra-B is 2 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Coimbra-B has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Coimbra-B.
ATMs are available at Coimbra-B.
Available at Coimbra-B: Taxis, WC.
Available at Coimbra-B: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coimbra-B.
Bencanta is 3 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Bencanta has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Bencanta.
ATMs are available at Bencanta.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bencanta.
Espadaneira is 4 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Espadaneira has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Espadaneira.
Accessibility facilities are available at Espadaneira.
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