- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Major fine arts and archaeology museum built over the former bishop’s palace, famous for its Roman cryptoporticus and strong medieval to baroque collections.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
43 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aveiro to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aveiro to Coimbra will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 20 buses that leave Aveiro for Coimbra on Wed, Jun 03, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aveiro to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aveiro to Coimbra:
A bus is $0.72 (€0.58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aveiro to Coimbra costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (46m by bus vs 50m by car) and save roughly $10 (€8) compared to fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $17 (€13)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Alsa.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:14PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:59PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Aveiro to Coimbra buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 9:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 11:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 11:35 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h40 | 1:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 2:00 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 6:55 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 7:45 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 10:00 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 11:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h40 | 2:25 PM Coimbra | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 11:45 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 2:15 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 3:45 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 4:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 4:45 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 5:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h44 | 5:59 PM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h40 | 6:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 7:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Aveiro to Coimbra run on average 19 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average bus duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Coimbra — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Coimbra trip today.
Major fine arts and archaeology museum built over the former bishop’s palace, famous for its Roman cryptoporticus and strong medieval to baroque collections.
University museum with scientific instruments, natural history collections, laboratories and astronomy displays linked to Coimbra’s academic heritage.
Important archaeological museum near Coimbra presenting finds from the Roman city of Conímbriga, best paired with the adjacent ruins.
UNESCO-listed historic university quarter and educational corridor, ideal for walking among colleges, stairways, viewpoints and old academic streets.
Historic botanical garden with shaded paths, exotic plants and terraces, offering one of the city’s best calm green spaces.
Lively old-town square surrounded by historic buildings, shops and cafés, useful as a central stop while exploring lower Coimbra on foot.
Roast suckling pig from nearby Bairrada, prized for crispy skin and juicy meat; one of central Portugal’s signature celebratory dishes.
Traditional goat stew slowly cooked in red wine, garlic, and bay leaves in black clay pots; strongly associated with the Coimbra region.
A sweet, fluffy brioche-like bread from Coimbra, often scented with cinnamon or sugar; a classic local bakery treat.
Small, iconic tavern-style spot famous for rustic regional food, hearty flavors, and an intimate old-Coimbra atmosphere.
Popular traditional restaurant serving comforting Portuguese dishes in a warm, casual setting near the historic center.
Refined restaurant at Museu Nacional Machado de Castro, known for contemporary Portuguese cuisine and a scenic terrace atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Lisbon or Porto. Student-friendly prices for cafes and casual meals, while central hotels and tourist restaurants cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Round up taxi fares.
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