There are 3 ways to get from Coimbra to Alter do Chão by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coimbra-B to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Chancatrain Re
5h 49m€24–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Terminal Rodoviário de Fátimabus 54 | Bragança / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fátima to Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegrebus 97 | Leiria
6h€18–33Drive 172.8 km
- Drive from Coimbra to Alter do Chãocar 172.8 km
2h 16m€28–40
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Alter do Chão is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Coimbra to Alter do Chão is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbra to Alter do Chão. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra and arriving at Alter do Chão via Terminal Rodoviário de Fátima and Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbra to Alter do Chão. However, there are services departing from Coimbra-B and arriving at Chanca via Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Coimbra and Alter do Chão is 225 km. The road distance is 172.8 km.
The best way to get from Coimbra to Alter do Chão without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €23 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Coimbra to Alter do Chão, including transfers.
Coimbra to Alter do Chão bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra station.
Coimbra to Alter do Chão train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Coimbra-B station.
The best way to get from Coimbra to Alter do Chão is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Coimbra, Portugal and Alter do Chão, Portugal?
You can take a train from Coimbra-B to Alter do Chão via Entroncamento, Chanca, and Chança - Estação CP in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Alter do Chão via Terminal Rodoviário de Fátima and Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre in around 6h.
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Coimbra-B to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Entroncamento to Chanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Terminal Rodoviário de Fátima
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fátima to Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbra to Alter do Chão bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Fátima station.
Coimbra to Alter do Chão train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbra to Alter do Chão is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Coimbra to Alter do Chão.
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