- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
National museum in the former bishop’s palace with outstanding Romanesque sculpture, painting, and decorative arts.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Coimbra will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 1 buses from Marseille to Coimbra, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 1194 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 55 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 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.

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Buses from Marseille to Coimbra run on average 6 times per day, taking around 25h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $84 but you can travel from only $25 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 741 miles (1194 km) distance in 21h 35m.
Distance 741 miles (1194 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 21h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Marseille to Coimbra.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $116 |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Coimbra buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:35 AM Marseille | 24h35 | 12:10 PM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Most Marseille to Coimbra buses use the Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Coimbra bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station), Bistro Provence (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
Available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: 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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