- 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.
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 zł 47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł 40.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 5 buses from Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct buses cover the 144 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest buses will take 4 h 35 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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Buses from Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł 28 but you can travel from only zł 26 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 40m |
Cheapest ticket price zł 28 |
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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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł 46 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł 42 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł 39 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł 52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł 35 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł 54 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price zł 33 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price zł 42 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price zł 33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł 42 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price zł 33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł 44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł 35 |
The table below shows live departures for Caldas da Rainha to Aveiro buses for today, Thursday, October 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 PM Caldas da Rainha | 4h00 | 11:30 PM Aveiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 30 | |||||
![]() | 9:00 AM Caldas da Rainha | 2h15 | 11:15 AM Aveiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Caldas da Rainha | 4h35 | 2:20 PM Aveiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Caldas da Rainha | 2h15 | 8:00 PM Aveiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Caldas da Rainha | 2h15 | 8:15 PM Aveiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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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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