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Compare bus and train for Braga to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Braga to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Braga to Coimbra
Compare the available ways to get from Braga to Coimbra, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Coimbra:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braga to Coimbra costing on average $23 (€20).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $49 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 51m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Braga to Coimbra
How to get from Braga to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Braga to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
3:25 PM 2h10 Braga, Central de Camionagem 5:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:25 PM 2h10 Braga, Central de Camionagem 5:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AP 136
8:00 PM 1h41 Braga station 9:41 PM Coimbra-B $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- U 15234 · U 15740 · R 4676
3:35 PM 3h00 Ferreiros 6:35 PM Coimbra-B $15 1 One-way 2 transfers - U 15218 · U 15720 · R 4662
8:35 AM 3h01 Ferreiros 11:36 AM Coimbra-B $15 1 One-way 2 transfers - U 15244 · U 15752 · R 4682
6:33 PM 3h04 Ferreiros 9:37 PM Coimbra-B $15 1 One-way 2 transfers
3:15 PM 2h15 Braga, Central de Camionagem 5:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
5:55 PM 2h10 Braga, Central de Camionagem 8:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:30 AM 2h35 Braga, Central de Camionagem 9:05 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Coimbra:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braga to Coimbra costing on average $23 (€20).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 54 trains per day.
- Around 33 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Braga and Coimbra as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Braga station and arrive in Coimbra-B.
- Buses mostly depart from Braga, Central de Camionagem and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Alsa, Rodonotre.
- 5 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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