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From MADRID
GOOGLE MAP
You can arrive at Covilhã by car (427 km). See the map (LINK)
- Follow the R-2 from Barajas Airport and Av. Alhelíes, follow R-2/M-40/Madrid and turn to R-2 (4 km)
- From R2 turn in exit 1 towards M40 in the direction M-607/Colmenar Viejo/M-30/A-6/A-5 (16.3 km)
- Turn on exit 46 towards A6 Coruña (600 m)
- Keep on the left side and turn to A6 (29.9 km) and continue until AP-6 (7.2 km)
- In AP-6 follow Ávila/A Coruña direction (19.7 km)
- Turn on exit 81 to AP-51 towards Ávila and continue in AP-51 (21.7 km)
- Continue until A-50 (97.2 km)
- Turn on the exit 99 towards SA-20/E-80/Portugal/A-62/Valladolid/E-803/Cáceres/A-66/Zamora/CL-510/Alba de Tormes (300 m)
- Follow the directions N-630/E-803/A-66/Cáceres/Zamora/E-80/A-62/P
- Follow the directions A-66 to E-80/A-62/Valladolid/Portugal/Zamora
- Follow Autovía de Castilla E-80/A-62/ towards Portugal (106 km)
- Follow N-620/E-80 (3.1 km)
- Follow A-25 Aveiro/Guarda direction
- Follow A23 IP2/Guarda Sul/Covilhã/Portalegre direction (41.5 km)
- Turn on exit 31 towards N18/Covilhã
Please assess the website with complete information on how to get to Covilhã from Madrid by any means of transportation (LINK).
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From LISBON
Motorways
The city of Covilhã is easily accessible from different parts of the country through a network of motorways, with average trip duration of approximately 2-3 hours.
- Coming from the south (Lisbon) should first follow the A1 towards Porto and then the A23 towards Covilhã.
- Exit at Covilhã South towards the Hospital.
- For more information please assess the following website (LINK)
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From PORTO
Motorways
The city of Covilhã is easily accessible from different parts of the country through a network of motorways, with average trip duration of approximately 2-3 hours.
- Coming from the north (Porto) should follow the A1 towards Lisbon, continuing on A25 to Guarda, and finally the A23 up to Covilhã.
- Exit at Covilhã South towards the Hospital.
- For more information please assess the following website (LINK)
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From MADRID
You can arrive at Covilhã by bus. You can choose the Bus Avanza Group in Madrid-Barajas airport, and it will take up to 6 h and 15 m (including 1 h transfer at Salamanca) to arrive at Covilhã, and it would cost 30€ – 44€. (see map)
Advance booking: Recommended.
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From LISBON
BUS Lines
If you are arriving at Lisbon Airport this is our suggestion for the r route (approx. 4h):
- At the airport -> Metro: Red Line (Airport-S.Sebastião) -> Switch on S. Sebastian for Blue Line (S. Apollonia – Amadora Este) -> Zoo Station ->Bus – Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado – Sete Rios (See map)
- At Sete Rios (chose the green line [9] of city express) -> Fratel -> Castelo Branco-> Fundão -> Covilhã (see map) (see Schedule)
For more information please assess the following website (LINK)
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From PORTO
BUS Lines
If you are arriving at Porto Airport this is our suggestion for the route (approx. 4h):
- At airport -> Metro: E Line (Airport-Campo 24 Agosto) -> Terminal Rodoviário Do Campo 24 De Agosto (see map)
- At Terminal Rodoviário Do Campo 24 De Agosto -> (chose the Pink line [1] of city express) -> Albergaria-a-Velha -> Viseu ->Mangualde -> Celourico da Beira -> Guarda -> Belmonte -> Covilhã (See map) (see Schedule)
For more information please assess the following website (LINK)
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From MADRID
You can not arrive at Covilhã by train because the last station is Guarda city. After you’ll have to catch a bus which destination is Covilhã. The Guard railway station is not close to the Guarda bus station. We advise you to take a taxi to bring you to the bus station. (see map)
Here is indicated the websites where you can look at the timetables:
- Madrid – Guarda > Train: www.renfe.es
- Guarda – Covilhã > Bus: http://www.rede–expressos.pt/
Please assess the website with complete information on how to get from Madrid to Covilhã by any means of transportation (LINK).
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From LISBON
Traveling by train to Covilhã:
- If you are traveling from Lisbon Airport to UNIVERSITY OF BEIRA INTERIOR in Covilhã by IC (Inter Cidades), it will take 4h and 9 min to get there. It will have eight (8) train Stops starting in Lisboa Airport:
- Airport -> Metro: Red Line (Airport-Gare do Oriente) -> Gare do Oriente (See map)
- Gare do Oriente -> Vila Franca de Xira -> Santarém -> Entroncamento -> Abrantes -> Vila Velha de Rodão -> Castelo Branco -> Fundão -> Covilhã (See Map)
Through the CP website, you can see which schedules best suited to reach Covilhã.
Site: www.cp.pt
Address: Estação da Covilhã
Largo da Estação dos Caminhos de Ferro
6200-087 Covilhã
Call Center 808 208 208 (Chamadas Nacionais) from 07h00 to 23h00
Call Center (+351) 213 185 990 (International Calls) from 07h00 to 23h00
For more information please assess the following website. (LINK)
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From PORTO
If you are traveling from Porto Airport to UNIVERSITY OF BEIRA INTERIOR in Covilhã by IC (Inter-Cidades) it will take 6h and 33 min to get there. It will have 12 train Stops starting at Porto Airport:
- Airport -> Metro -> Campanhã Train Station (See map).
- Devessas -> Espinho -> Estarreja -> Aveiro -> Mealhada -> Coimbra B -> Pombal -> Entroncamento -> Abrantes -> Vila Velha de Rodão -> Castelo Branco -> Fundão -> Covilhã (See map).
Through the CP website, you can see which schedules best suited to reach Covilhã.
Site: www.cp.pt
Address: Estação da Covilhã
Largo da Estação dos Caminhos de Ferro
6200-087 Covilhã
Call Center 808 208 208 (Chamadas Nacionais) from 07h00 to 23h00
Call Center (+351) 213 185 990 ( International Calls) from 07h00 to 23h00
For more information please assess the following website. (LINK)
Arriving By CAR
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Fastest route: 5 min (3.2 km) via Alameda Pêro da Covilhã and Palmatória Road
GOOGLE MAP
Start at Hospital Pêro da Covilhã
- Head west 10 m
- Exit the roundabout onto Alameda Pêro da Covilhã
- Go through 2 roundabouts 1.7 km
- At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on until you turn a long left curve towards R. Conselheiro Joaquim Pessoa (150 m)
- Continue to R. da Calçada Fonte Lameiro your destination is on your left (65 m)
Faculty of Engineering (UBI)
Calçada Fonte do Lameiro
6200-358 Covilhã, Portugal
These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.
GPS: +40° 16′ 42.64″, -7° 30′ 42.29″
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Arriving By BUS
GOOGLE MAP
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Use the taxi service available at the central bus station.
A distance of 2.2 Km to Faculty of Engineering (UBI).
Arriving By TRAIN
GOOGLE MAP
Use the taxi service available at the railway station.
A distance of 2,4 Km to the Faculty of Engineering (UBI).