Coimbra travel guide
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You're Going to Love Coimbra
With a population of 106,582, Coimbra is the largest city in Coimbra, Portugal by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coimbra has to offer.
When to visit Coimbra
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coimbra in August, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 127 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Coimbra, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.
How to Get to Coimbra
Plane
Although Coimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 73 miles from Coimbra. The shortest flight to Coimbra from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 28h 30m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Coimbra. The train journey from Coimbra to Lisbon takes 2h 49m and costs around RM 105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about RM 215 for a 5h 58m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.3 miles from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including FlixBus, Bus and rede expressos. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 194 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Madrid, the ticket costs about RM 43 for a journey of 479 miles. The most popular bus station is Coimbra Bus Station, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Coimbra. Coimbra Coimbra (IC) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Coimbra
Airlines serving Coimbra
Where to stay in Coimbra
Average rates range from around RM 486 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 563 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Coimbra Centro and Internacional.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbra
Most booked hotels in Coimbra
Hiring a car in Coimbra
Expect to pay RM 9.18 per litre in Coimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 110.07 and RM 146.76. Compact (Ford Puma or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbra, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.