Travel and Venue

Travel

From Lisbon Airport (LIS), 'Aeroporto da Portela', you can get to Coimbra by Train (recommended) from 'Oriente' Station or by bus. From the airport you can get the subway to 'Oriente' railway station, or go by taxi or bus.

From Porto Airport (OPO), 'Aeroporto Sá Carneiro', you can get to Coimbra by Train (recommended) from 'Porto - Campanhã' Station or by bus. From the airport you can get the subway to  'Porto - Campanhã'  railway station, or go by taxi or bus.

Types of Trains

Coimbra railway station
There are two railways stations to be considered: 'Coimbra B' on the main line (Lisboa - Porto) and 'Coimbra A' on a short branch from the main line to the city center.


Recently, a strike has been announced with possible impact on rail traffic, please see updated information at STRIKE - Train disruptions from 5 June to 5 July | CP.

Coimbra Airport Shuttle

If you prefer to book a shuttle from the Airport to Coimbra, please see Coimbra Airport Shuttle | Home.


Bus

If you prefer to travel by bus, please see Rede Expressos | Traveling by Bus with Comfort and Safety (rede-expressos.pt) or Viaja de autocarro por toda a Europa | FlixBus.


Travelling by car: Check Google Maps for directions. On the "TO" field replace with 'Departamento de Matemática - Universidade de Coimbra' for the venue of the conference at Department of Mathematics of the University of Coimbra.

See the map of highways to Coimbra:

Department of Mathematics of the University of Coimbra

The Department of Mathematics of the University of Coimbra is located in the main campus of the University of Coimbra, known as "Pólo I". This area is served by two city buses: line 28, which connects the center of Coimbra with the historical area of the University of Coimbra. Other city buses do not go through the main campus itself, but the stop "Arcos do Jardim" is situated at a 2 minute walk from the Department of Mathematics:

    Line 5: Pedrulha - Estádio
     Line 11: Arnado - Bairro Norton de Matos
    Line 24: Arnado - Quinta da Nora
    Line 24T: Bairro Norton de Matos - Palácio da Justiça.

The Department of Mathematics offers degrees in pure and applied mathematics and computer science. Is also responsible for almost all Mathematics courses taught in the Faculty of Sciences and Technology, as well as for the courses in the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Pharmacy. The scientific output of the researchers at the Department of Mathematics has received the highest classifications from the international evaluation committees held by the 'Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia', the Portuguese funding agency for science and technology.

Departament of Mathematics 

University of Coimbra

The University of Coimbra was founded in 1290, is one of the oldest in the world and also the oldest of the country. For it's outstanding and exceptional value, the University of Coimbra, Alta and Sofia is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage since June 2013.

Learn more about the University of Coimbrain the following website:

Paço das Escolas

University's Grand Examination Room

Joanina Library

Coimbra

Coimbra is a district capital, the largest city of the Centre Region of Portugal with around 150 000 inhabitants.

The city is located on the banks of the Mondego River, and in the downtown area, there are a lot of trees, parks, gardens and public squares. Coimbra also has some forest reserves such the “Mata do Choupal” and the Botanical Garden.

Coimbra has remnants of 2000 years of history. Roman Empire constructions coexist with internationally renowned modern buildings. Capital of the Portuguese Kingdom in bygone ages and meeting point of several cultures, Coimbra combines a rich architectonic and historical heritage with modern facilities for the arts and sports and green, open-air spaces.

Learn more about Coimbra in the following websites:

City of Coimbra and the Mondego river