Driving from Birmingham to Coimbra
Coimbra lies 1,452 km (902 mi) south-west of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 1,772 km (1,101 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Birmingham | Coimbra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Portugal |
| Population | 1.2 million | 140,796 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | 3000-000–3049-002 |
What changes when you arrive in Coimbra
Crossing from United Kingdom into Portugal: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +351; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from Birmingham to Coimbra
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Staying in Coimbra
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Common questions
How far is Coimbra from Birmingham?
1,452 km (902 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Birmingham; by road roughly 1,772 km (1,101 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Coimbra by car?
About 22 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Coimbra?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Coimbra?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.