GETTING TO COIMBRA

Asking yourself how to get to Coimbra? Usually, Erasmus students use one of these three different ways:

  • Airplane to Lisbon and train or bus from Lisbon to Coimbra– if you want to come by train you can go by Metro from the airport to “Oriente” or by taking a taxi to “Gare do Oriente”. To come by bus you can also use the metro to get to “Sete Rios” and get the bus there. To check the schedules of the trains go to http://www.cp.pt; of the bus to http://www.rede-expressos.pt/default.aspx.

     
  • Airplane to Porto and train or bus from Porto to Coimbra– to come to Coimbra by train you must go by Metro to “Campanhã” and get the train to Coimbra from there. To come by Bus go to “Campo 24 de Agosto” and look for the Bus Station. To check the schedules of the trains go to http://www.cp.pt; of the bus to http://www.rede-expressos.pt/default.aspx.

 

 

MOVING AROUND COIMBRA

The city has a bus network, SMTUC, which ensures the arrival at any point of the city. It works, roughly, from 6:00 to 00:00, with short and regular periods. There is a students’ monthly pass which is free for all international students, you just have to have your certificate from your university, and be less than 24 years old, then, go to the nearest SMTUC store, & make your free bus card!

Coimbra is a small town and it’s easy to walk through, despite its successive hills. In only one hour, you can cross almost the whole town on foot, from one end to the other. Due to its topography, Coimbra is not an easy city to circle by bike. 

Taxis are the most expensive public transportation in the city but they are a good alternative in the hours when buses don’t operate. Moreover, there's also Bolt, & Uber (being the cheapest one 99% of the time).

 

 

MOVING AROUND PORTUGAL

The easiest way to move around Portugal is, of course, by car. Since it can be hard bringing a car here, the second most popular way of getting around is by Flixbus, and even, with your ESNcard you can get up to 15% off on flixbus tickets and go around exploring Portugal!
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