- Must visit
Museu Nacional Grão Vasco
Viseu’s leading museum in the cathedral quarter, famous for Grão Vasco paintings and major collections of sacred art and archaeology.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€11
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 18
21
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Covilha to Viseu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Covilha to Viseu will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 21 buses from Covilha to Viseu, including 20 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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 Covilha to Viseu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 20m 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.
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 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
The table below shows live departures for Covilha to Viseu buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:15 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h55 | 7:10 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 9:15 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h40 | 10:30 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
30+ 23 | 5:30 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 5h20 | 10:50 AM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h55 | 9:25 AM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 10:15 AM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 11:00 AM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h45 | 11:45 AM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h40 | 12:35 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 1:00 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 3:00 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 3:45 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 4:45 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h35 | 5:05 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Covilha to Viseu run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Viseu — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Viseu trip today.
Viseu’s leading museum in the cathedral quarter, famous for Grão Vasco paintings and major collections of sacred art and archaeology.
Museum dedicated to Almeida Moreira, displaying paintings, decorative arts and period interiors inside the collector’s former residence.
Housed in a former bishop’s palace, this museum presents archaeological finds, liturgical pieces and regional history close to the cathedral.
Vast green park with lawns, ponds, playgrounds and walking paths, ideal for a relaxed break close to the historic core.
Charming old quarter with granite lanes, traditional houses and hidden corners that best convey Viseu’s historic atmosphere.
Pedestrianized main avenue lined with shops and historic façades, central to everyday city life and a pleasant place to stroll.
Roasted kid goat from the Lafões area, usually baked in a wood oven with potatoes. It is a festive regional favorite tied to local shepherding traditions.
Slow-roasted veal, a classic Sunday and celebration dish in the Viseu region, prized for tender meat and simple seasoning that highlights local produce.
Rich rice cooked with blood, pork and spices. It is a traditional Beira interior dish often served at rural feasts and classic taverns.
Refined restaurant inside Montebelo Palácio dos Melos, serving polished Portuguese cuisine and Dão wines in an elegant historic setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant focused on regional Beira dishes, roasted meats and classic Portuguese hospitality in a comfortable setting.
Popular casual venue for grilled meats, hearty regional plates and generous portions. A dependable local choice with an informal atmosphere.
Moderate for Portugal: hotels and dining are reasonable, and local buses are cheap. It is often cheaper than Lisbon or Porto for similar tourist needs.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; taxi fares are usually rounded up.
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Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) -> Praça da República, Viseu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Covilha to Viseu 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 Viseu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Covilha to Viseu buses use the Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) to Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) station pair. Use this guide to compare Covilha and Viseu bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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