What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Coimbra?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Coimbra is to bus via Macedo de Cavaleiros which costs €55 - €140 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Coimbra?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Coimbra is to fly and towncar which takes 5h 29m and costs €200 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Coimbra?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao and arriving at Coimbra. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Coimbra?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Coimbra-B via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia and Porto Campanha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Coimbra?

The distance between Bilbao and Coimbra is 696 km. The road distance is 691.4 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Coimbra without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Coimbra without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs €55 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Coimbra?

The bus from Bilbao to Coimbra takes 8h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Coimbra bus from?

Bilbao to Coimbra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Coimbra train from?

Bilbao to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Coimbra?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Coimbra is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €330 and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Bilbao to Coimbra bus arrive?

Bilbao to Coimbra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coimbra station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Coimbra?

Coimbra is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 6:26 PM in Bilbao and 5:26 PM in Coimbra.

Where does the Bilbao to Coimbra train arrive?

Bilbao to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Coimbra?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Coimbra is 691 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Bilbao to Coimbra.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to Coimbra?

Book your Bilbao to Coimbra train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Coimbra?

Book your Bilbao to Coimbra bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Coimbra?

There are 650+ hotels available in Coimbra.

Bilbao to Coimbra - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and towncar

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Coimbra by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, towncar, or train

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Coimbrabus FlixBus N1193A
8h 30m
€55–110
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Pontevedratrain Ave
3. Take the train from Redondela De Galicia to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Coimbra-Btrain Ic / ...
15h 7m
€171–326
Drive 691.4 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Coimbracar 691.4 km
6h 59m
€110–159
Fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BIO - OPO
2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
5h 29m
€207–318
Bus via Macedo de Cavaleiros
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Terminal Rodoviário de Macedo de Cavaleirosbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Macedo de Cavaleiros to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus 54 | Bragança / ...
11h 10m
€59–137
Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BIO - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Coimbra-Btrain
6h 9m
€75–226

Bilbao to Coimbra by bus

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8h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 696.1 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Coimbra, Portugal?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Coimbra once daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, 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.

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