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MUSEU BRINQUEDO
Well-known toy museum in nearby Sintra with a large private collection of historic toys, appealing for families and nostalgia lovers.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coimbra to Ericeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Ericeira will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 38 buses that leave Coimbra for Ericeira on Wed, Jun 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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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15 · 1Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Ericeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Ericeira:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Ericeira costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Ericeira take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $61 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 5m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 02:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Ericeira buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20+ 1 | 9:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h00 | 1:30 PM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
20+ 1 | 9:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h45 | 1:15 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
70+ 1 | 10:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h00 | 2:30 PM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
70+ 1 | 10:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h45 | 2:15 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 5h45 | 4:50 PM Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 6h05 | 5:10 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 3h45 | 3:10 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h05 | 2:50 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
15 · 1 | 11:45 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h20 | 3:05 PM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
20+ 1 | 12:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h15 | 4:30 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
20+ 1 | 12:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h30 | 4:45 PM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
21+ 1 | 1:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h45 | 5:45 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 6h05 | 7:55 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 5h45 | 7:35 PM Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 1 transfer | |
70+ 1 | 2:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h30 | 5:45 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h55 | 5:10 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 transfersDirect | |
70+ 1 | 2:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h45 | 6:00 PM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
21+ 1 | 3:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h15 | 7:15 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
21+ 1 | 3:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 4h00 | 7:05 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
23 · 1 | 4:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h15 | 8:15 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
23 · 1 | 4:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h30 | 8:30 PM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h40 | 7:55 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 3h55 | 9:35 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 6h00 | 12:10 AM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 5h40 | 11:50 PM Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 1 transfer | |
25+ 1 | 6:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h00 | 10:15 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
25+ 1 | 6:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h15 | 10:30 PM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h55 | 10:40 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 4h55 | 8:15 AM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 7h30 | 12:20 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 7h10 | 12:00 PM Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 1 transfer | |
21+ 1 | 6:00 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h00 | 11:00 AM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
21+ 1 | 6:00 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h45 | 10:45 AM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
21 · 1 | 7:00 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h45 | 10:45 AM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
21 · 1 | 7:00 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h00 | 11:00 AM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
11+ 1 | 8:45 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h00 | 12:45 PM Lourinhã, Carrasquira | 1 transfer | |
11+ 1 | 8:45 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h45 | 12:30 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Coimbra to Ericeira run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (162 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Ericeira — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ericeira trip today.
Well-known toy museum in nearby Sintra with a large private collection of historic toys, appealing for families and nostalgia lovers.
Small interpretation space dedicated to Ericeira’s World Surfing Reserve status, local surf culture, and the coastline’s environmental value.
Local cultural center in Ericeira hosting exhibitions, talks, and small art shows in a historic building near the seafront.
The town’s central beach and waterfront area, iconic for fishing heritage, whitewashed surroundings, and easy access from the old center.
Charming historic center with narrow streets, blue-and-white houses, surf atmosphere, and many of the town’s best viewpoints.
World-famous surf beach in the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve, renowned for scenery, waves, and spectator-friendly viewpoints.
A generous spread of Atlantic shellfish such as crab, shrimp, barnacles, and clams. Ericeira is a fishing town, so very fresh seafood is a local hallmark.
A rich, soupy seafood rice cooked with shellfish, tomato, herbs, and stock. It is one of the classic Portuguese coastal dishes often enjoyed in Ericeira.
Clams cooked with garlic, olive oil, white wine, and coriander. This beloved Portuguese petisco is especially fitting in Ericeira's seafood restaurants.
Popular Ericeira spot serving creative Portuguese tapas and seafood plates with a lively atmosphere, good for sharing and casual dinners.
Established seafood restaurant known for shellfish platters, fresh fish, and classic Portuguese maritime dishes in a polished but relaxed setting.
Traditional tavern-style restaurant appreciated for Portuguese comfort food, seafood, and an informal local feel.
Moderate for Portugal: cafes and casual meals are affordable, while summer stays and seafood spots cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes and taxis is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Ericeira 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 Ericeira, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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