The average train between Bilbao and Coimbra takes 29h 25m and the fastest train takes 28h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao 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 Bilbao and Coimbra. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Coimbra at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 29h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Coimbra station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.
Bilbao to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Coimbra-B station.
Book your Bilbao to Coimbra train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Bilbao and Coimbra is 568.5 km. The road distance is 1,403 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Coimbra-B via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, and Porto Campanha in around 15h 7m.