The cheapest and fastest buses from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Buses per day
19
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 $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 19 buses that leave Caldas da Rainha for Coimbra on Thu, Nov 06, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 108 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra
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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra bus times
The table below shows live departures for Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 5:45 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h20 | 8:05 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h20 | 9:50 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1h35 | 10:35 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7 · 12 | 9:10 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h10 | 11:20 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 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 | |
16+ 12 | 5:45 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 2h20 | 8:05 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1h35 | 7:50 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra
Distance 67 miles (108 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 02:20 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra start from as low as $6 (€5) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $10 (€8) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Infobus from Caldas da Rainha to CoimbraYou can travel by bus between Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Infobus for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra 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 Coimbra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito, which is located around 0.4 miles (735 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário), located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- University of Coimbra, a historic university known for its stunning architecture and rich academic heritage
- Biblioteca Joanina, an 18th-century baroque library housing thousands of rare books
- Sé Velha, a Romanesque cathedral with a fortress-like appearance and intricate carvings
- Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, a Gothic monastery partially submerged by the Mondego River
- Machado de Castro National Museum, featuring an impressive collection of Roman artifacts and Portuguese art.
- Explore the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe with diverse plant species
- Attend a Fado concert, experiencing the soulful traditional music of Coimbra
- Stroll along the Mondego River, enjoying scenic views and peaceful surroundings
- Visit the Science Museum of the University of Coimbra, offering interactive exhibits and educational experiences
- Discover the vibrant local markets, sampling regional delicacies and crafts.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra, follow these tips:
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- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Caldas da Rainha to Coimbra
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Central (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km)
- Restaurante Coimbra (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 11 Train: Coimbra-B
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Portuguese Eatery (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 11 Train: Coimbra-A
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