- Must visit
National Museum Machado de Castro
Major fine arts and archaeology museum housed in the former bishop's palace, famed for its Roman cryptoporticus and important Portuguese collections.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra 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 Coimbra will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 6 buses that leave Caldas da Rainha for Coimbra on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 108 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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 Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m 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 Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $40 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 20m 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.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h20 | 9:50 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 4h20 | 12:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
7 · 59 | 8:10 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h00 | 10:10 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1h25 | 9:35 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1h50 | 10:20 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h40 | 12:50 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7 · 16 | 11:10 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1h55 | 1:05 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
7 · 36 | 12:40 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h10 | 2:50 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1h50 | 3:50 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7+ 10 | 2:10 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h40 | 4:50 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 3h05 | 5:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h20 | 5:50 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 3h50 | 7:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1h50 | 6:50 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 3h50 | 9:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h20 | 9:05 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1h40 | 9:35 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7+ 21 | 9:10 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h40 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
7 · 11 | 11:40 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 3h10 | 2:50 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 67 miles (108 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 67 miles (108 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Major fine arts and archaeology museum housed in the former bishop's palace, famed for its Roman cryptoporticus and important Portuguese collections.
Open-air thematic museum-park with miniature Portuguese monuments and pavilions, especially popular with families and social media visitors.
University museum with historic scientific instruments, natural history displays, and collections linked to Coimbra's academic heritage.
Historic upper town around the university, filled with steep lanes, academic traditions, and many of the city's most iconic viewpoints.
Modern riverside park with promenades, lawns, and bridges, very popular for relaxed walks, sunsets, and local outdoor life.
Historic botanical garden with shaded paths, exotic plants, terraces, and one of the city's most pleasant quiet escapes.
Roast suckling pig from the nearby Bairrada region, prized for its crisp skin and juicy meat. It is one of the best-known celebratory dishes around Coimbra.
Traditional goat stew slowly cooked in red wine, garlic, and bay leaves in black clay pots. It is a classic inland dish strongly associated with the Coimbra area.
Hearty bean and meat soup with sausage and pork, popular in central Portugal. It is rustic, filling, and commonly found in traditional restaurants near Coimbra.
Small, iconic tavern famous for rustic central Portuguese food, hearty portions, and a very local, informal atmosphere.
Established contemporary venue offering creative Portuguese cuisine in a stylish setting, suitable for a more upscale meal in Coimbra.
Refined restaurant at Museu Nacional Machado de Castro, known for contemporary Portuguese cooking and elegant views over Coimbra.
Generally cheaper than Lisbon and Porto. Student-friendly dining helps, but central hotels and tourist restaurants cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not mandatory, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Small change is enough in cafés; round up for taxis.
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