- 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 on Sep 19
kr50
Average ticket price on Sep 19
kr57
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 25 m
Buses on Sep 19
6
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Viana do Castelo to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viana do Castelo to Coimbra will cost around kr57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr50.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 6 buses from Viana do Castelo to Coimbra, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Viana do Castelo to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr100 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr100, while a train costs an average of kr124.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr100 Average price Cheapest | kr124 Average price | kr336 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Viana do Castelo to Coimbra:
A bus is kr24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viana do Castelo to Coimbra costing on average kr124.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around kr100 compared to roughly kr336 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr237. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 0m 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 Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express.
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 Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr56 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr55 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr50 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr55 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr55 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price kr52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr44 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr151 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr152 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr67 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr55 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr52 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr70 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr56 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr70 |
The table below shows live departures for Viana do Castelo to Coimbra buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10+ 11 | 5:00 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
12 · 11 | 6:00 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 3h25 | 9:25 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 3h15 | 9:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 2h25 | 8:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60+ 11 | 7:15 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 3h00 | 10:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 2h30 | 11:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 4:00 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h45 | 6:45 AM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h25 | 10:05 AM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h25 | 12:05 PM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h25 | 1:05 PM Coimbra | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Viana do Castelo to Coimbra run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr44 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price kr44 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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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 Viana do Castelo 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 Viana do Castelo to Coimbra buses use the Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) 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 Viana do Castelo 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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