- Must visit
Navio-Hospital Gil Eannes
Former hospital ship museum preserving cabins, medical rooms, and maritime equipment. A compelling visit for naval and social history.
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coimbra to Viana do Castelo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Viana do Castelo will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 4 buses that leave Coimbra for Viana do Castelo on Wed, Aug 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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 Coimbra to Viana do Castelo 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price | €42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Viana do Castelo:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Viana do Castelo costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Viana do Castelo take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €35. The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 2m 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, FlixBus.
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 Citi Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Viana do Castelo buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:15 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h15 | 12:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
27 · 50 | 9:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h00 | 12:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h25 | 1:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h35 | 2:05 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
11+ 49 | 2:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h25 | 5:25 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h25 | 5:00 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
36 · 49 | 3:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
11+ 10 | 3:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h30 | 7:00 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h35 | 6:35 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
11+ 49 | 4:45 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h45 | 7:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h25 | 7:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h00 | 8:15 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 · 50 | 6:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h00 | 9:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
11 · 10 | 7:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h00 | 11:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2h25 | 10:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 · 49 | 9:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h15 | 12:15 AM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
36 · 10 | 9:40 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h50 | 1:30 AM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Coimbra to Viana do Castelo run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Viana do Castelo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Viana do Castelo trip today.
Former hospital ship museum preserving cabins, medical rooms, and maritime equipment. A compelling visit for naval and social history.
Award-winning costume museum showcasing Viana's rich traditional dress, embroidery, and gold jewelry. Essential for understanding local culture.
Decorative arts museum in a former mansion with furniture, ceramics, and notable filigree. A refined introduction to regional taste and history.
The city's main square, framed by historic buildings, fountain, and arcades. It is the natural starting point for exploring the old center.
Elevated terrace by the basilica with sweeping views over city, river, and Atlantic coast. One of the area's most rewarding viewpoints.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, stone houses, and traditional character. Best explored slowly for hidden chapels, details, and local atmosphere.
Rich fish stew from the Viana coast, made with several local fish and shellfish. It is a prized Minho dish tied to the city’s fishing heritage.
Traditional cod dish in the Viana style, usually baked with potatoes, onions, olive oil and garlic. It reflects cod’s central place in northern Portuguese cooking.
Fresh sardines grilled over charcoal, typically served in summer with boiled potatoes, peppers and olive oil. A classic coastal favorite in Viana do Castelo.
Established seafood-focused restaurant appreciated for fresh fish, shellfish and river views in a relaxed but polished space.
Refined seafood restaurant known for Atlantic fish and elegant Minho cooking in a polished setting near the waterfront.
Popular casual spot for petiscos, local wine and traditional Portuguese plates. Lively, friendly and good for tasting regional flavors.
Moderate for Portugal: dining and local transit are affordable, while summer hotels cost more than in smaller inland towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Viana do Castelo 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 Viana do Castelo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Coimbra to Viana do Castelo buses use the Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) to Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) station pair. Use this guide to compare Coimbra and Viana do Castelo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) is 1 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Portuguese Eatery (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
Available at Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário): Elevators, ramps.
Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) is 2 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Central (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (0.3 km), Restaurante Coimbra (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária).
Available at Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária): Elevators, ramps.
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