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.
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.
💡 Book the pet supplement online or at the station counter, conductors charge a fine if you don't have it.
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.
💡 Linha Verde (Green Line) runs every 8–12 min and is free for visitors with a Coimbra City Card.
Local taxi cooperatives covering the city and airport transfers (Porto OPO 1h30, Lisbon LIS 2h15). Pet-friendly drivers identifiable on 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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