Valencia to Coimbra by bus
Coimbra lies 691 km (429 mi) west of Valencia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 39 min including stops, over roughly 843 km (524 mi) of road.
| Valencia | Coimbra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Portugal |
| Population | 824,340 | 140,796 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Postal codes | 46001–46080 | 3000-000–3049-002 |
Clocks in Coimbra are 1 h behind Valencia right now, so a 12 h 39 min journey lands only 11 h 39 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 Valencia to Coimbra
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Staying in Coimbra
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Common questions
How far is Coimbra from Valencia?
691 km (429 mi) in a straight line, west of Valencia; by road roughly 843 km (524 mi).
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Coimbra by bus?
About 12 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Valencia 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.