Day trip from Lisbon to Coimbra
Coimbra lies 176 km (110 mi) north of Lisbon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 176 km (110 mi) apart, Coimbra is a realistic day trip from Lisbon: about 2 h 52 min each way by road.
| Lisbon | Coimbra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Portugal |
| Population | 517,802 | 140,796 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Coimbra
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Staying in Coimbra
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Common questions
How far is Coimbra from Lisbon?
176 km (110 mi) in a straight line, north of Lisbon; by road roughly 215 km (134 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Coimbra by road?
About 2 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lisbon and Coimbra?
No, both are on Europe/Lisbon at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.