Barcelona to Coimbra by bus
Coimbra lies 900 km (559 mi) west of Barcelona, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 1,097 km (682 mi) of road.
| Barcelona | Coimbra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Portugal |
| Population | 1.7 million | 140,796 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 3000-000–3049-002 |
Clocks in Coimbra are 1 h behind Barcelona right now, so a 16 h 23 min journey lands only 15 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Coimbra
Crossing from Spain into Portugal: the dialling code becomes +351; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Barcelona to Coimbra
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Staying in Coimbra
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Common questions
How far is Coimbra from Barcelona?
900 km (559 mi) in a straight line, west of Barcelona; by road roughly 1,097 km (682 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Coimbra by bus?
About 16 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Coimbra?
Coimbra is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Lisbon against Europe/Madrid).
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.