- 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 Peniche to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peniche to Coimbra will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 3 buses from Peniche to Coimbra, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct buses cover the 125 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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 Peniche to Coimbra run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Peniche to Coimbra.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Peniche to Coimbra buses for today, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:15 PM Peniche, R. Dr. João Batista Frazão | 2h50 | 9:05 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Peniche, R. Dr. João Batista Frazão | 4h10 | 10:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Peniche, R. Dr. João Batista Frazão | 3h55 | 1:10 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, November 1 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Peniche | 2h50 | 8:50 AM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Peniche | 2h50 | 9:50 AM 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 Peniche to Coimbra buses use the Peniche, R. Dr. João Batista Frazão 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 Peniche 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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