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Trains from Porto to Coimbra

A train in Coimbra
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Trains from Porto to Coimbra run daily from Porto's Campanha train station to Coimbra-B train station.

There are two types of trains that travel from Porto to Coimbra: Intercidade (IC) and Alfa Pendular (AP). The difference is time (AP trains are faster) and price (IC trains are less expensive).

There is an IC train from Porto to Coimbra on weekdays at 52 minutes past every even hour from 6:52am-4:52pm, then another at 7:52pm.

The train journey from Porto to Coimbra takes 1h04m on IC trains. A second class train fare on IC trains from Porto to Coimbra costs 10.50EUR (one way).

There is an AP train from Porto to Coimbra on weekdays at 45 or 47 minutes past every odd hour from 5:47am-3:47pm (also at 6:47am), then trains at 4:47pm, 5:45pm, 6:47pm, and 8:47pm.

The train journey from Porto to Coimbra on AP trains takes 57m. A second class train fare on AP trains from Porto to Coimbra costs 15.00EUR (one way).

Best Algarve Restaurants

Algarve 2006
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With some of the only Michelin stars in Portugal, the Algarve's restaurants can boast of having the best cuisine in the country.

The best Algarve restaurants are:

Vila Joya restaurant (2 Michelin stars)

Henrique Leis restaurant (1 Michelin star)

Adega Vila Lisa restaurant

Portugal Visa Requirements

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Portugal Visa and Passport Requirements for U.S. Citizens: Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days in Portugal (90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries*). Stays exceeding 90 days do require a visa.

Portugal Visa and Passport Requirements for Australian Citizens: Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days in Portugal (90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries*). Stays exceeding 90 days do require a visa.

Portugal Visa and Passport Requirements for Canadian Citizens: Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days in Portugal (90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries*). Stays exceeding 90 days do require a visa.

Portugal Visa and Passport Requirements for Irish Citizens: Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days in Portugal (90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries*). Stays exceeding 90 days do require a visa.

Portugal Visa and Passport Requirements for New Zealand Citizens: Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days in Portugal (90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries*). Stays exceeding 90 days do require a visa.

Portugal Visa and Passport Requirements for South African Citizens: Passport and Schengen* visa required for travel to Portugal.

Portugal Visa and Passport Requirements for UK Citizens: Passport required. There is no visa requirement for passport holders endorsed British Citizen. Visa exemption is for 90 days for passports endorsed British National (Overseas), British Overseas Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, or 'holder is entitled to readmission into the UK', or 'holder has the right of abode in UK' (90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries*). In all other cases, a visa is required.

*Schengen Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

Note: Requirements are subject to change, so be sure to check the website of your country's embassy or consulate before you travel.

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