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Museu dos Biscainhos
Museum set in an 18th-century baroque palace with period interiors, decorative arts, and formal gardens. A strong choice for understanding aristocratic life in Braga.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coimbra to Braga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Braga will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 40 buses that leave Coimbra for Braga on Tue, Jun 02, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Braga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Coimbra to Braga:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Braga costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $50 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 5h 40m versus 1h 47m 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 FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Rodonotre, Citi Express, Alsa.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Braga buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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36 · 50 | 9:40 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h35 | 12:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:45 PM Coimbra | 3h14 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h10 | 12:20 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h50 | 3:20 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h35 | 5:35 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h15 | 7:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h10 | 7:55 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
11+ 4 | 6:15 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h25 | 9:40 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
11+ 53 | 7:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h30 | 11:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h35 | 10:45 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h40 | 11:10 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h35 | 11:25 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
27 · 53 | 9:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h45 | 12:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h40 | 12:40 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 AM Coimbra | 3h44 | 1:44 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h10 | 12:25 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h35 | 1:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h10 | 12:50 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h40 | 1:40 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
12 · 50 | 11:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h00 | 2:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
12 · 49 | 11:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h40 | 3:10 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
11+ 75 | 12:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h55 | 2:55 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h10 | 2:20 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h35 | 3:05 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
11+ 50 | 1:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h00 | 4:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h10 | 4:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 · 53 | 2:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h30 | 5:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h40 | 6:10 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h10 | 6:25 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 · 50 | 4:45 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h45 | 7:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
10 · 53 | 5:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h15 | 9:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h35 | 8:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h10 | 7:50 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
72 · 78 | 5:45 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h50 | 8:35 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h15 | 8:25 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 · 53 | 6:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h00 | 9:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h35 | 10:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h40 | 10:10 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h10 | 9:50 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h40 | 11:40 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Coimbra to Braga run on average 35 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Braga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Braga trip today.
Museum set in an 18th-century baroque palace with period interiors, decorative arts, and formal gardens. A strong choice for understanding aristocratic life in Braga.
Archaeology museum with Roman, pre-Roman, and medieval finds from the Braga region. Especially useful for visitors interested in ancient Bracara Augusta.
Cathedral treasury museum displaying sacred art, liturgical objects, sculpture, and ecclesiastical heritage connected to one of Portugal's most important religious centers.
Braga's central square and everyday meeting point, surrounded by historic buildings, fountains, and busy pedestrian flows. Ideal as a starting point for exploring.
Photogenic formal garden beside medieval walls and historic buildings. One of Braga's most shared spots on social media, especially in bloom.
The old town core, where churches, palaces, small squares, and traditional streets create the city's most rewarding walking area.
A Braga specialty of salted cod, usually fried with onions and potatoes, and strongly associated with the city’s traditional cooking.
A rich Minho dish made with pork, blood, bread, and cumin, served as a hearty regional comfort food in Braga and nearby towns.
Marinated pork pieces fried and served in the Minho style, often with potatoes and other pork accompaniments, very typical of the Braga region.
A very popular casual restaurant known for its Francesinha and lively atmosphere, widely recognized as one of Braga’s best-known comfort-food spots.
An established traditional restaurant known for refined Minho and Portuguese cooking, with a classic setting and strong local reputation.
A long-standing local restaurant associated with regional specialties and traditional Portuguese dishes, in a straightforward and authentic setting.
Generally affordable by Western European standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change for cafes is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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