Driving from Coimbra to Ourense
Ourense lies 241 km (150 mi) north of Coimbra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 41 min without stops, over roughly 294 km (183 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Coimbra | Ourense | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Population | 140,796 | 105,233 |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 146 m (479 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 3000-000–3049-002 | 32001–32080 |
Clocks in Ourense are 1 h ahead of Coimbra right now, so a 3 h 41 min journey lands 4 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ourense
Crossing from Portugal into Spain: the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book car hire from Coimbra to Ourense
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Staying in Ourense
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Common questions
How far is Ourense from Coimbra?
241 km (150 mi) in a straight line, north of Coimbra; by road roughly 294 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from Coimbra to Ourense by car?
About 3 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Coimbra and Ourense?
Ourense is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/Lisbon).
What currency do I need in Ourense?
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.