- 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
€4
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Comba Dão to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Comba Dão to Coimbra will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 8 buses that leave Santa Comba Dão for Coimbra on Tue, Aug 04, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 33 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 40 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 Santa Comba Dão to Coimbra run on average 8 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average bus duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Comba Dão to Coimbra buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:40 PM Santa Comba Dao, Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado (Praça de Táxis) | 0h40 | 7:20 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Santa Comba Dao, Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado (Praça de Táxis) | 0h40 | 8:50 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 6:40 AM Santa Comba Dao, Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado (Praça de Táxis) | 0h45 | 7:25 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Santa Comba Dao, Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado (Praça de Táxis) | 0h40 | 8:50 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Santa Comba Dao, Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado (Praça de Táxis) | 0h40 | 9:20 AM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Santa Comba Dao, Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado (Praça de Táxis) | 0h40 | 2:05 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 PM Santa Comba Dao, Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado (Praça de Táxis) | 0h40 | 3:35 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Santa Comba Dao, Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado (Praça de Táxis) | 0h40 | 4:20 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 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 Santa Comba Dão to Coimbra buses use the Santa Comba Dao, Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado (Praça de Táxis) to Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Comba Dão 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.
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