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London to Coimbra by bus

Coimbra lies 1,409 km (876 mi) south-west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 25 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 1,719 km (1,068 mi) of road.

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LondonCoimbra
CountryUnited KingdomPortugal
Population9 million140,796
Elevation25 m (82 ft)59 m (194 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon)
Postal codesE1W–WC2R3000-000–3049-002

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 buses from London to Coimbra

National ExpressThe densest scheduled coach network in Britain, and the only major operator selling a genuinely refundable ticket.Check UK coach fares on National Express (opens www.nationalexpress.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Coimbra

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Common questions

How far is Coimbra from London?

1,409 km (876 mi) in a straight line, south-west of London; by road roughly 1,719 km (1,068 mi).

How long does it take to get from London to Coimbra by bus?

About 25 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between London 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.