The average train between Madrid and Coimbra takes 19h 5m and the fastest train takes 15h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Coimbra. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Coimbra at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Ourense and take an average of 19h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Coimbra station via Ourense. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 5m.
Madrid to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Coimbra-B station.
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The distance between Madrid and Coimbra is 400.6 km. The road distance is 831 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Coimbra-B via Ourense, Porrino, and Porto Campanha in around 9h 46m.