Flying into Libson with one night in Fatima and Coimbra, then off to Porto. Feed back on:
- Libson airport to Fatima mid-day- Take a bus.
- Fatima to Coimbra - Take bus
- Coimbra to Porto - Train
Better options
Posted by
Irving
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The bus from the airport requires a change at Lisbon’s Oriente station before going to Fátima. You can take either a direct bus or a direct IC train from Fátima to Coimbra that takes an hour: https://www.cp.pt/sites/passageiros/pt. If you pack heavy the bus will be easier since you stow your bags before getting on it. The same with traveling from Coimbra to Porto. You can take a direct bus or direct IC train with the train being slightly faster in all scenarios mentioned above.
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I have traveled around Portugal and, to be honest, both trains and buses are fine there, but each option has its own advantages. Trains are great because they are fast and convenient, especially if you buy tickets in advance. Buses take a little longer, but they often go to places that trains don't, and they are easier to travel with luggage. If you are traveling with a group and don't want to adjust to a schedule, you can consider renting a bus or coach hire — for example, BCS Bus offers such services, where you choose the route and pace of the trip yourself. I would say that for solo or couple trips, the train is better, but if you are traveling with a group, a bus or rental is very helpful.