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Driving from Dublin to Coimbra

Coimbra lies 1,469 km (913 mi) south of Dublin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 22 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 1,792 km (1,113 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

DublinCoimbra

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The two ends, side by side
DublinCoimbra
CountryIrelandPortugal
Population1 million140,796
Elevation17 m (56 ft)59 m (194 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/Dublin)UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon)

What changes when you arrive in Coimbra

Crossing from Ireland into Portugal: 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 Dublin to Coimbra

ExpediaCar hire from the major suppliers, and the one to look at if the flight or hotel is already booked there. Part of Expedia Group.Check car hire on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
DiscoverCarsCompares local and international suppliers. Read the counter reviews before you pick.Check rental cars on DiscoverCars (opens www.discovercars.com in a new tab)
Auto EuropeA broker specialising in Europe, often with clearer all-in pricing for US renters.Get European rates on Auto Europe (opens www.autoeurope.com in a new tab)
Rentalcars.comBooking.com's car arm, with wide airport coverage worldwide.Compare suppliers on Rentalcars.com (opens www.rentalcars.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Coimbra

Live rooms and prices for Coimbra are in the search below.

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Common questions

How far is Coimbra from Dublin?

1,469 km (913 mi) in a straight line, south of Dublin; by road roughly 1,792 km (1,113 mi).

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Coimbra by car?

About 22 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Dublin 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.