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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 347 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price | £95 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Coimbra to Albufeira, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Albufeira:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Albufeira costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £74. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 3h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Albufeira from Coimbra by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Coimbra to Albufeira is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Albufeira are Faro, Lagos, Portimao, Tavira and Loule. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Albufeira on Omio.
Faro is the capital of the Algarve, known for its old town and its setting by the Ria Formosa lagoons. It feels more local and relaxed than many nearby beach resorts, with whitewashed streets and a seafront atmosphere.
Lagos is known for its golden cliffs, Atlantic beaches and ties to Portugal’s seafaring history. The old town mixes cobbled streets and old walls with a relaxed Algarve atmosphere.
Portimão on the Algarve is known for wide beaches, a busy marina and its fishing heritage. It balances a lively seafront with a practical city centre and easy-going coastal atmosphere.
Tavira is known for its whitewashed old town, Roman bridge and church towers beside the Gilão River. Fishing heritage, salt pans and nearby Ilha de Tavira give it a quieter, more traditional Algarve character.
Loulé is an Algarve market town known for its covered market, craft traditions and old centre. It feels more local than the nearby resorts, with whitewashed streets, Moorish traces and a lively festival culture.
Travel to Albufeira easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Coimbra to Albufeira.
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Albufeira:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Albufeira costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 44m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Albufeira as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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