4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Coimbra to Vila Real
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coimbra to Vila Real is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Vila Real will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 3 buses that leave Coimbra for Vila Real on Tue, Jul 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
2:20 PM2h25Coimbra4:45 PMVila Real$41One-way0 transfers
3:15 PM3h00Coimbra6:15 PMVila Real$71One-way0 transfers- 2:15 PM3h00Coimbra5:15 PMVila Real$71One-way0 transfers
- 2:20 PM2h25Coimbra4:45 PMVila Real$41One-way0 transfers
- 3:15 PM3h00Coimbra6:15 PMVila Real$71One-way0 transfers
- 2:15 PM3h00Coimbra5:15 PMVila Real$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Coimbra to Vila Real
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Vila Real 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Vila Real:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Vila Real costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Vila Real take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 1m 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, Citi Express.
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.
Coimbra to Vila Real Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 03:47PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 9h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 05:47PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 7h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 06:47PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 07:47PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 08:47PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 09:33PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
Coimbra to Vila Real bus times
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Vila Real buses for today, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:35 AM Coimbra | 2h25 | 11:00 AM Vila Real | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:20 PM Coimbra | 2h25 | 3:45 PM Vila Real | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Coimbra to Vila Real
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Buses from Coimbra to Vila Real run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, Rodonotre, FlixBus, Alsa, Citi Express from Coimbra to Vila RealYou can travel by bus between Coimbra to Vila Real with Rede Expressos, Rodonotre, FlixBus, Alsa, Citi Express for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Coimbra to Vila Real
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Vila Real 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 Vila Real, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Mateus Palace, an 18th-century baroque palace known for its stunning architecture and beautiful gardens
- Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its terraced vineyards and scenic landscapes
- Sé de Vila Real, a historic cathedral with impressive Gothic and Romanesque features
- Parque Natural do Alvão, a natural park offering hiking trails and picturesque waterfalls
- Casa de Diogo Cão, a museum dedicated to the history and exploration of the Douro River.
- Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site offering breathtaking landscapes and renowned wine tours
- Parque Natural do Alvão, a natural park perfect for hiking and exploring waterfalls
- Museu de Arqueologia e Numismática de Vila Real, a museum showcasing regional archaeological and numismatic collections
- Enjoy a wine tasting tour at one of the local vineyards, experiencing the rich flavors of the region
- Explore the vibrant local markets, where you can find traditional crafts and regional delicacies.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Coimbra to Vila Real
Most Coimbra to Vila Real buses use the Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) to Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) station pair. Use this guide to compare Coimbra and Vila Real bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Coimbra station do buses to Vila Real leave from?
Getting to Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) from Coimbra city centre
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) bus station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Portuguese Eatery (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main hall.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) from Coimbra city centre
Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) is 2 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) bus station facilities and services
Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Central (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (0.3 km), Restaurante Coimbra (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Coimbra from Coimbra city centre
Getting to Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) from Vila Real city centre
Most popular bus connections from Coimbra
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