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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Coimbra is to bus via Salamanca which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Coimbra is to fly and towncar which takes 5h 14m and costs €230 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Coimbra?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Coimbra?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Coimbra-B via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia and Porto Campanha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Santander to Coimbra?

The distance between Santander and Coimbra is 596 km. The road distance is 657 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Coimbra without a car is to bus via Salamanca which takes 10h and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Santander to Coimbra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Coimbra bus from?

Santander to Coimbra bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Coimbra train from?

Santander to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Coimbra?

The best way to get from Santander to Coimbra is to bus via Salamanca which takes 10h and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €320 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Santander to Coimbra bus arrive?

Santander to Coimbra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Coimbra?

Coimbra is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 5:24 PM in Santander and 4:24 PM in Coimbra.

Where does the Santander to Coimbra train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Coimbra?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Coimbra is 657 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Santander to Coimbra.

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

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Santander to Coimbra - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, towncar, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Coimbra by plane, towncar, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)

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Fly, towncar
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane SDR - OPO
2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Coimbratowncar
5h 14m
€238–382
Bus via Salamanca
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus Alsa / ...
2. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus
10h
€52–97
Train, bus via Salamanca
1. Take the train from Santander to Segovia Guiomartrain Alv
2. Take the train from Segovia Guiomar to Salamancatrain Alv
3. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus
10h 55m
€89–157
Drive 657 km
1. Drive from Santander to Coimbracar 657 km
6h 42m
€103–149
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Valladolidtrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Coimbrabus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 2m
€69–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Portobus FlixBus 783
2. Take the bus from Porto to Coimbrabus 1022 / ...
12h 27m
€71–115
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ic / ...
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 / ...
14h 45m
€165–318

Santander to Coimbra by bus

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Distance: 596.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Coimbra-B via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, and Porto Campanha in around 14h 45m.

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