The average train between Alicante and Coimbra takes 21h 40m and the fastest train takes 14h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Coimbra. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and Coimbra. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Coimbra at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 21h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 49m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Alicante to Coimbra? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Coimbra station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
Alicante to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Coimbra-B station.
Book your Alicante to Coimbra train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Alicante and Coimbra is 713.6 km. The road distance is 1,413 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Coimbra-B via Madrid Chamartín, Santiago De Compostela, Redondela De Galicia, and Porto Campanha in around 13h 11m.