How Do You Book Train Travel From Coimbra To Madrid?
Train travel between Coimbra and Madrid is fast and hassle-free. Follow these steps to book your tickets. Book your tickets online at the Rail Europe Web site (see the Resources section below). You can also call Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL (382-7245). Expect midrange prices. Consider your options before your book your seats. The trip will take at least 12 hours. Your most direct route is to take a train from Coimbra to Lisbon’s Oriente station, where you can hop onto a train to a Spanish border city like Irun. From Irun, take the AVE train system into Madrid. Choose your service class, including sleeper selections. Sleeper cars are available on the longer legs of your journey, and though they cost substantially more, there’s not a more relaxing way to travel by train. Purchase a regular seat, and then upgrade to a sleeper or couchette (cars with beds shared by up to 6 individuals) for any leg of the journey. Book nighttime tickets to save additional money, since daytime fares are usu