- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
National museum in the former bishop’s palace with outstanding Romanesque sculpture, painting, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price on Oct 23
$12
Average ticket price on Oct 23
$16
Fastest journey on Oct 23
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 23
3 h 58 m
Buses on Oct 23
2
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 $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Fri, Oct 23, we found 2 buses from Ericeira to Coimbra, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 23 the direct buses cover the 162 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Fri, Oct 23 the slowest buses will take 5 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.




Buses from Ericeira to Coimbra run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) 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 10m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ericeira to Coimbra.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Ericeira to Coimbra buses for today, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h05 | 8:55 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 2h50 | 9:35 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1+ 21 | 7:20 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h35 | 10:55 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
1+ 21 | 8:15 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h35 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h55 | 12:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Torres Vedras, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h00 | 1:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
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National museum in the former bishop’s palace with outstanding Romanesque sculpture, painting, and decorative arts.
Science museum of the university with historic cabinets, laboratories, and interactive displays across several buildings.
Contemporary art center with rotating exhibitions, talks, and experimental programming in a modern university context.
Ceremonial university courtyard with sweeping city views and access to major heritage buildings on the hilltop campus.
Large botanical garden of the university with rare plants, terraces, and tranquil paths in a historic scientific setting.
Historic riverside quarter with narrow lanes, traditional houses, and access to key monuments in the lower city.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crisp skin, a Bairrada classic widely celebrated around Coimbra and often paired with sparkling wine.
Goat stew slowly cooked in a black clay pot with potatoes and herbs. It is a rustic Beira dish tied to regional family celebrations.
Tender goat or lamb roasted with potatoes and garlic. A traditional festive dish in central Portugal, common in Coimbra homes and taverns.
Refined dining in the Quinta das Lágrimas estate, known for elegant Portuguese cuisine, seasonal ingredients and a romantic historic setting.
Traditional Coimbra restaurant famed for chanfana and regional classics, with a rustic atmosphere and strong local following.
Historic, formal restaurant serving polished Portuguese dishes and regional wines in a classic old-school dining room.
Moderate for Portugal. Hotels rise in peak season, but dining, coffee, and local buses stay fairly affordable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis usually round up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Coimbra-B Station -> Praça 8 de Maio, Coimbra
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Most Ericeira to Coimbra buses use the to Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) station pair, with some services arriving at Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária). Use this guide to compare Ericeira and Coimbra 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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