- 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
€118
Average price
€161
Fastest journey
17 h 25 m
Average duration
18 h 12 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
899 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Toulouse to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Toulouse to Coimbra will cost around €161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €118.
Of the 12 buses that leave Toulouse for Coimbra on Fri, Jul 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 899 km distance in an average of 18 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 18 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €204.
Distance: 558 miles (899 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€61 Average price Cheapest | €138 Average price | €206 Average price | €227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 59m Average total duration 16h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 44m Average total duration 31h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Toulouse to Coimbra:
A bus is €77 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Coimbra costing on average €138.
A bus is €146 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Coimbra costing on average €206.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
Train takes on average 31h 14m.
Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €227 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €166. The journey takes 16h 29m versus 11h 9m 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 FlixBus, Alsa.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator SNCF | Intercités | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 25h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €140 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 24h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator SNCF | Intercités | Departure Time 01:18PM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 23h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €136 |
Operator SNCF | Intercités | Departure Time 03:22PM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 21h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €170 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 04:08PM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 20h36 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator SNCF | Intercités | Departure Time 05:26PM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 19h18 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €133 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €147 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €105 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 20h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 20h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €83 |
The table below shows live departures for Toulouse to Coimbra buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 17h25 | 6:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 24h25 | 2:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 18h05 | 9:35 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 21h05 | 2:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
50486 · 3173 | 7:20 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 17h50 | 12:10 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 19h20 | 2:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 17h30 | 2:25 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 17h25 | 2:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 17h20 | 2:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 17h25 | 2:25 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3186 · 3172 | 11:50 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 20h45 | 7:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Toulouse to Coimbra run on average 7 times per day, taking around 16h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €24 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 558 miles (899 km) distance in 17h 15m.
Distance 558 miles (899 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 17h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
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 Toulouse 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 Toulouse to Coimbra buses use the Toulouse, Gare Routière to Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) station pair, with some services arriving at Coimbra. Use this guide to compare Toulouse and Coimbra bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Toulouse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Gare Routière.
Available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: 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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