- 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 Sep 15
$11
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$23
Fastest journey on Sep 15
6 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
8 h 42 m
Buses on Sep 15
3
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lagos to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lagos to Coimbra will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 3 buses from Lagos to Coimbra, including 3 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 346 km distance in an average of 8 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 9 h 55 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 Lagos to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$35 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Lagos to Coimbra:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lagos to Coimbra costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Lagos to Coimbra buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 AM Lagos | 8h20 | 3:50 PM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Lagos | 8h10 | 8:20 PM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Lagos | 8h10 | 9:20 PM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Lagos | 7h55 | 11:25 PM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 PM Lagos | 9h55 | 6:00 AM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 PM Lagos | 9h55 | 7:00 AM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lagos to Coimbra run on average 26 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $3 (€3) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 214 miles (346 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 214 miles (346 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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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.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lagos to Coimbra 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 Coimbra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lagos to Coimbra buses use the Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário 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 Lagos and Coimbra bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante O Camilo (0.5 km), Adega da Marina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário.
Available at Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário: Ramps.
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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