The City
The city of Pombal is about 150 km from the cities of Lisbon and Porto, 33 km from Coimbra, 26 km from Leiria and 30 km from Figueira da Foz. The seat of a municipality that stretches from the sea to the mountains, with a Golden Beach located in the middle of the Urso National Forest, Pombal is a municipality full of history and mostly rural, with 626 km2 and 51 thousand inhabitants. Easily accessible, the town will serve as a cinematic retreat for comedy film lovers who gather there to watch and talk about movies.
HOW TO GET
The best options for getting to Pombal are by train or car. International travel has an easy connection to the city through these two means, either from Lisbon airport or Oporto.
By car:
The A1 highway, as well as the IC2 and IC8 are the best and fastest options for reaching the city of Pombal.
Bus:
For those coming from Leiria, the district seat, by public transport, we recommend the intercity bus.
The A1 highway, as well as the IC2 and IC8 are the best and fastest options for reaching the city of Pombal.
Bus:
For those coming from Leiria, the district seat, by public transport, we recommend the intercity bus.
Train:
With Pombal’s Railway Station located on the North Line, the main Portuguese railway line, Pombal is accessible by regional, long distance – intercity and commuter trains – and international trains. Journeys to Pombal, from Lisbon and Porto, take approximately 1h30m by intercity train. The train is also the best option for those coming from Coimbra, with affordable prices on the regional trains that connect the two cities. More information on trains and timetables.
With Pombal’s Railway Station located on the North Line, the main Portuguese railway line, Pombal is accessible by regional, long distance – intercity and commuter trains – and international trains. Journeys to Pombal, from Lisbon and Porto, take approximately 1h30m by intercity train. The train is also the best option for those coming from Coimbra, with affordable prices on the regional trains that connect the two cities. More information on trains and timetables.
More information on trains and timetables here
