- Must visit
Museu de Aveiro / Santa Joana
Aveiro’s main museum, housed in the former Convent of Jesus, with sacred art, architecture, and the tomb of Princess Saint Joana.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leiria to Aveiro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiria to Aveiro will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 20 buses that leave Leiria for Aveiro on Sun, Jun 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 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 Leiria to Aveiro 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 1h 39m. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Leiria to Aveiro:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiria to Aveiro costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Aveiro take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 13m 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, 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 Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:54PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:54PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Leiria to Aveiro buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h25 | 11:10 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h54 | 3:54 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h54 | 3:54 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h55 | 12:25 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h45 | 12:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 · 2 | 12:00 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h45 | 1:45 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
16 · 19 | 12:15 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 2h45 | 3:00 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h30 | 3:05 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h25 | 3:20 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
10+ 2 | 3:00 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 2h15 | 5:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
10 · 72 | 4:00 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h45 | 5:45 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h30 | 5:45 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 2h10 | 7:55 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h25 | 7:45 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
11+ 2 | 6:30 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 2h45 | 9:15 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h40 | 8:55 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
15 · 2 | 8:15 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 2h30 | 10:45 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
36+ 2 | 8:45 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 2h00 | 10:45 PM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h25 | 12:30 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
11+ 11 | 2:00 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 3h15 | 5:15 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1h30 | 8:00 AM Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Leiria to Aveiro run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Aveiro — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aveiro trip today.
Aveiro’s main museum, housed in the former Convent of Jesus, with sacred art, architecture, and the tomb of Princess Saint Joana.
Small museum inside a classic Art Nouveau building, explaining the style that helped define central Aveiro’s elegant canal-side identity.
Open-air salt museum where visitors learn about traditional salt production, a key part of Aveiro’s landscape and local economy.
The city’s canal network is Aveiro’s signature setting, lined with moliceiro boats, colorful façades, and many of its best walks.
Historic neighborhood of narrow streets, tiled houses, small squares, and local character, ideal for wandering beyond the main canal.
Seaside area near Aveiro famous for striped houses, beach atmosphere, and highly photogenic streets popular with visitors and influencers.
Aveiro’s signature sweet: soft egg-yolk cream wrapped in thin wafer shells shaped like shells or fish. It is the city’s most famous convent pastry and a protected regional specialty.
Traditional eel stew made with local lagoon eels, potatoes, onion, tomato, and herbs. It is closely tied to the Ria de Aveiro and local fishing culture.
Fried eel, usually served crisp and simply seasoned. A classic Aveiro-area specialty that reflects the importance of eels from the lagoon.
Well-known upscale restaurant in a restored salt warehouse, focused on codfish and refined Portuguese cooking with a polished atmosphere.
Established contemporary restaurant known for creative Portuguese dishes, quality ingredients, and a stylish but relaxed setting in central Aveiro.
Popular traditional restaurant with a rustic feel, known for hearty Portuguese classics and dependable local flavors.
Generally moderate for Portugal. Casual meals and coffee are affordable, while hotels in peak season can raise overall trip costs.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Small change for taxis or cafes is enough.
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Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário -> Aveiro Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiria to Aveiro 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 Aveiro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leiria to Aveiro buses use the Leiria, Estação Rodoviária to Aveiro, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Leiria and Aveiro bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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