- Must visit
Museu de Aveiro / Santa Joana
Housed in the former Convent of Jesus, this leading museum presents sacred art, architecture, and the legacy of Saint Joana.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
CHF7
Average ticket price on Sep 15
CHF11
Fastest journey on Sep 15
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
2 h 15 m
Buses on Sep 15
17
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro will cost around CHF11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF7.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 17 buses from Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro, including 7 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 144 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. 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 CHF11, while a bus costs an average of CHF13.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF13 Average price | CHF11 Average price Cheapest | CHF44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro:
A train is CHF2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro costing on average CHF13.
Other travel options to Aveiro take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around CHF13 compared to roughly CHF44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF31. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 1h 31m 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 Rede Expressos, Citi Express.
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 Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price CHF7 |
The table below shows live departures for Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:00 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h55 | 7:55 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h15 | 7:30 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 5h35 | 11:05 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h15 | 8:00 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
15 · 2 | 6:45 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 4h00 | 10:45 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h15 | 9:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
36+ 2 | 7:55 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h50 | 10:45 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 4h00 | 12:30 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
12+ 12 | 5:45 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 4h15 | 10:00 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h15 | 11:15 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 · 12 | 9:40 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h35 | 12:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h45 | 12:25 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h15 | 1:00 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
7 · 2 | 11:40 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 3h25 | 3:05 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 5h35 | 5:35 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
10+ 2 | 2:00 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
7 · 4 | 3:10 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h35 | 5:45 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 5h20 | 9:05 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF7 but you can travel from only CHF6 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 89 miles (144 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 89 miles (144 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF7 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Aveiro — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aveiro trip today.
Housed in the former Convent of Jesus, this leading museum presents sacred art, architecture, and the legacy of Saint Joana.
Exceptional Art Nouveau house museum with decorative interiors that reveals the style defining Aveiro's elegant early 20th-century image.
Interactive museum dedicated to Aveiro's emblematic striped boats, explaining canal culture, craftsmanship, and local maritime traditions.
Aveiro's iconic central canal is the city's defining promenade, lined with boats, bridges, and Art Nouveau facades worth lingering over.
Historic fishermen's quarter of narrow lanes, colorful houses, chapels, and local character, ideal for exploring beyond the main canal.
Main civic square framed by important buildings and monuments, offering a practical orientation point in the city center.
Soft egg-yolk sweets wrapped in wafer shells shaped like shells, fish, or barrels. Aveiro's iconic convent pastry and the city's best-known edible symbol.
A rich fish stew from the Aveiro lagoon, usually made with eel or mixed fish, potatoes, and herbs. It reflects the region's close ties to the Ria de Aveiro.
Grilled or stewed eel from the lagoon, long prized by local fishing communities. It is one of Aveiro's most traditional savory specialties.
Refined restaurant known for creative Portuguese tasting menus in an elegant setting. A strong choice for contemporary regional dining in Aveiro.
Well-regarded seafood restaurant specializing in fish, shellfish, and lagoon flavors. Traditional style with a polished, established atmosphere.
Popular casual spot for petiscos, local dishes, and relaxed meals near the center. Good for trying regional flavors without a formal setting.
Moderate for Portugal: dining and local transit are reasonable, while central stays in peak season can raise daily costs compared with smaller inland towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Cafes: small change. Taxis: round up the fare.
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Terminal Rodoviário Aveiro -> Aveiro Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro 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 Aveiro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro buses use the Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito to Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Caldas da Rainha and Aveiro bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste. ATMs are available at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste.
Ticket office support is available at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste.
Available at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste: Wheelchair accessible with assistance.
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