With a population of 106.582, Coimbra is the largest city in Coimbra, Portugal by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coimbra has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coimbra in August, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 127 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Coimbra, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.
Although Coimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 117 km from Coimbra. The shortest flight to Coimbra from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h.
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Coimbra. The train journey from Coimbra to Lisbon takes 2h 58m and costs around S$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about S$ 36 for a 5h 58m trip. Located 2.1 km from the city centre, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.5 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Coimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 177 km from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and UNITED RENT A CAR, among others, in Lisbon.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including FlixBus, Bus and Gipsyy. The most popular bus station is Coimbra Bus Station, located 1.7 km from the city centre of Coimbra. Coimbra Coimbra (IC) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around S$ 138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 163 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Coimbra Centro and Internacional.
Expect to pay S$ 2.64 per litre in Coimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 31.58 and S$ 42.11. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Puma or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.