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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 $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. 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 $8, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Coimbra:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braga to Coimbra costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42. The journey takes 2h 25m 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.
3:15 PM2h15Braga, Central de Camionagem5:30 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:15 PM2h15Braga, Central de Camionagem5:30 PMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AP 1306:00 AM1h41Braga station7:41 AMCoimbra-B$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
U 15272 · IR 8307:07 PM2h47Ferreiros9:54 PMCoimbra-B$191One-way1 transfer
U 15272 · IR 8307:04 PM2h50Braga station9:54 PMCoimbra-B$191One-way1 transfer
U 15272 · IR 830 · U 168307:04 PM3h46Braga station10:50 PMBencanta halt$211One-way2 transfers
FlixBus3:25 PM2h10Braga, Central de Camionagem5:35 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:25 PM2h10Braga, Central de Camionagem3:35 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM2h35Braga, Central de Camionagem4:05 PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Coimbra:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braga to Coimbra costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 53 trains per day.
- Around 34 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, Rodonotre, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Coimbra by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Rodonotre, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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