- Must visit
Museu de Lanifícios
Leading museum on Covilhã’s wool heritage, with restored machinery and exhibits explaining the industry that shaped the city.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€12
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 27 m
Buses on Sep 18
19
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aveiro to Covilha is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aveiro to Covilha will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 19 buses from Aveiro to Covilha, including 8 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.




FlixBus · FlixBus




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aveiro to Covilha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€13 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Covilha:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aveiro to Covilha costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Covilha take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €15. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Citi Express, Rede Expressos.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
The table below shows live departures for Aveiro to Covilha buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 9:00 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14+ 79 | 7:00 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 9:55 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
14+ 79 | 8:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h15 | 11:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
15+ 77 | 9:30 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h00 | 12:30 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
2 · 30 | 7:15 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h20 | 12:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
75+ 34 | 7:30 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h05 | 10:35 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 6h00 | 4:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
65+ 79 | 10:30 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h10 | 1:40 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
15+ 78 | 11:15 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h15 | 2:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 3:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
15+ 79 | 2:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h15 | 5:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h40 | 7:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
2 · 30 | 3:00 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h35 | 7:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 6:45 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Aveiro to Covilha run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Discover the best of Covilha — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Covilha trip today.
Leading museum on Covilhã’s wool heritage, with restored machinery and exhibits explaining the industry that shaped the city.
Industrial heritage center at a former royal textile complex, showing production spaces and the roots of local manufacturing.
Museum section in former dyeing facilities, useful for understanding the full wool process from finishing to coloring fabrics.
Main civic square framed by historic buildings, terraces, and local life, serving as a practical base for exploring the center.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes and stone houses that reveals medieval layers and authentic local character away from main roads.
Central pedestrian-friendly square with shops and daily activity, ideal for feeling the rhythm of the city and nearby old streets.
Roasted kid goat, a Beira Interior classic often served on Sundays and feast days. It is prized for tender meat and rustic mountain seasoning.
Salt cod baked with olive oil, onion and potatoes. A staple across Portugal, with strong local presence in traditional Covilhã family restaurants.
Bean and cabbage soup with regional sausages or pork. It is a hearty mountain dish linked to the cold winters of Beira Interior.
Traditional restaurant known for Beira Interior cooking, regional meats and a warm rustic atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Refined dining near Serra da Estrela, noted for regional ingredients, polished service and a more upscale atmosphere.
Well-known casual spot for generous Portuguese dishes, grilled meats and local specialties in a relaxed, dependable setting.
Budget-friendly versus most Western European destinations. Hotels, local dining, and buses are usually affordable, with lower tourist prices than Lisbon or Porto.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) -> Praça do Município, Covilhã
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aveiro to Covilha by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Covilha, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aveiro to Covilha buses use the Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário to Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) station pair. Use this guide to compare Aveiro and Covilha bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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