- 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
$52
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
17 h 30 m
Average duration
19 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1081 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tours to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tours to Coimbra will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 2 buses that leave Tours for Coimbra on Tue, Aug 04, 2 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 1081 km distance in an average of 19 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 21 h 15 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 Tours to Coimbra run on average 10 times per day, taking around 17h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€43) but you can travel from only $52 (€42) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 671 miles (1081 km) distance in 17h 30m.
Distance 671 miles (1081 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€43) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 17h 30m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:44PM | Duration 23h29 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 18h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 18h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $134 |
The table below shows live departures for Tours to Coimbra buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:40 PM Tours | 17h30 | 7:10 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 Tours to Coimbra buses use the Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 to Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) station pair, with some services arriving at Coimbra. Use this guide to compare Tours and Coimbra bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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