- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Major fine arts and archaeology museum built over the former bishop’s palace, famous for its Roman cryptoporticus and strong medieval to baroque collections.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ericeira to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ericeira to Coimbra will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 39 buses that leave Ericeira for Coimbra on Sat, Jun 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ericeira to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m 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 |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Ericeira to Coimbra:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ericeira to Coimbra costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $62 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 2h 45m 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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Ericeira to Coimbra buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:45 PM Ericeira | 2h40 | 9:25 PM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Ericeira | 5h15 | 12:25 AM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h45 | 3:55 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Ericeira to Coimbra run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Coimbra — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Coimbra trip today.
Major fine arts and archaeology museum built over the former bishop’s palace, famous for its Roman cryptoporticus and strong medieval to baroque collections.
University museum with scientific instruments, natural history collections, laboratories and astronomy displays linked to Coimbra’s academic heritage.
Important archaeological museum near Coimbra presenting finds from the Roman city of Conímbriga, best paired with the adjacent ruins.
UNESCO-listed historic university quarter and educational corridor, ideal for walking among colleges, stairways, viewpoints and old academic streets.
Historic botanical garden with shaded paths, exotic plants and terraces, offering one of the city’s best calm green spaces.
Lively old-town square surrounded by historic buildings, shops and cafés, useful as a central stop while exploring lower Coimbra on foot.
Roast suckling pig from nearby Bairrada, prized for crispy skin and juicy meat; one of central Portugal’s signature celebratory dishes.
Traditional goat stew slowly cooked in red wine, garlic, and bay leaves in black clay pots; strongly associated with the Coimbra region.
A sweet, fluffy brioche-like bread from Coimbra, often scented with cinnamon or sugar; a classic local bakery treat.
Small, iconic tavern-style spot famous for rustic regional food, hearty flavors, and an intimate old-Coimbra atmosphere.
Popular traditional restaurant serving comforting Portuguese dishes in a warm, casual setting near the historic center.
Refined restaurant at Museu Nacional Machado de Castro, known for contemporary Portuguese cuisine and a scenic terrace atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Lisbon or Porto. Student-friendly prices for cafes and casual meals, while central hotels and tourist restaurants cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Round up taxi fares.
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