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Pet-Friendly Transport in Coimbra — Train, Bus & Taxi

🇵🇹Coimbra, Portugal·Updated 12 May 2026

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Coimbra's compact old town is fully walkable in 20 minutes, though steep. Alfa Pendular trains link Lisbon (1h45) and Porto (1h15) — Comboios de Portugal accepts pets with simple rules.

Comboios de Portugal (CP) — Alfa Pendular

Direct AP trains Lisbon Santa Apolónia – Coimbra B (1h45) and Porto Campanhã – Coimbra B (1h15), every 1–2h. Coimbra B is 2 km north of the centre; a free shuttle runs to Coimbra A in the centre.

🐾 Small dogs (up to 6 kg) in a carrier travel free. Larger dogs (medium/large) accepted on AP trains with muzzle and lead, with a fixed pet ticket (~6 EUR).

💡 Book the pet supplement online or at the station counter — conductors charge a fine if you don't have it.

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Coimbra Urban Buses (SMTUC)

Municipal bus network running 30 lines, including the Linha Verde electric mini-bus through the old town. Useful for reaching the hill of the university without climbing.

🐾 Small dogs in a carrier and assistance dogs travel free. Larger dogs at driver's discretion.

💡 Linha Verde (Green Line) runs every 8–12 min and is free for visitors with a Coimbra City Card.

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Taxi Coimbra

Local taxi cooperatives covering the city and airport transfers (Porto OPO 1h30, Lisbon LIS 2h15). Pet-friendly drivers identifiable on request.

🐾 Small dogs in carriers almost always accepted; larger dogs require advance request.

💡 Call +351 239 49 90 90 to request a pet-friendly taxi. Bolt and Uber operate in Coimbra too — small dogs in carriers generally accepted.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Coimbra has no metro — buses (SMTUC) and taxis cover urban transit.
2.Alfa Pendular trains are far more practical than Intercity (IC) — same price tier, 20–30% faster.
3.Porto OPO airport is closer than Lisbon LIS (1h30 vs 2h15 by car) — TAP and Ryanair fly there from across Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog on the train from Lisbon to Coimbra?

Yes. Comboios de Portugal accepts small dogs (up to 6 kg) in a carrier free of charge on all trains. Larger dogs are accepted on Alfa Pendular and Intercity trains with a leash, muzzle, and a pet ticket (~6 EUR).

How do I get from Porto airport to Coimbra with a dog?

Option 1: take the metro from OPO airport to Campanhã station (45 min), then AP train to Coimbra B (1h15). Option 2: pet-friendly taxi or pre-booked transfer, 1h30 door-to-door, ~120 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog on the train from Lisbon to Coimbra?

How do I get from Porto airport to Coimbra with a dog?

Option 1: take the metro from OPO airport to Campanhã station (45 min), then AP train to Coimbra B (1h15). Option 2: pet-friendly taxi or pre-booked transfer, 1h30 door-to-door, ~120 EUR.