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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Coimbra to Albufeira
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
347 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Coimbra to Albufeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Albufeira will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 40 buses that leave Coimbra for Albufeira every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 347 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 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.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Coimbra to Albufeira
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 347 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Coimbra to Albufeira bus times
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Albufeira coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:40 Coimbra | 5h45 | 12:25 Albufeira | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:00 Coimbra | 6h10 | 19:10 Albufeira | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:10 Coimbra | 5h45 | 21:55 Albufeira | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:30 Coimbra | 5h40 | 22:10 Albufeira | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| FlixBus | 00:20 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 6h25 | 06:45 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 0 changesdirect | |
| 00:45 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h15 | 06:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
| 02:15 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h30 | 07:45 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Coimbra to Albufeira
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Buses from Coimbra to Albufeira run on average 28 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 347 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 347 km |
Average bus duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus from Coimbra to AlbufeiraYou can travel by bus between Coimbra to Albufeira with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Coimbra to Albufeira coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Albufeira by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albufeira, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Coimbra, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) and Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária). When arriving in Albufeira, you can end your route in coach stations like Albufeira, Av. Da Liberdade and Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário), which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Albufeira, Av. Da Liberdade, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Coimbra and Albufeira
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- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Portuguese Eatery (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 11 Train: Coimbra-A
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Central (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km)
- Restaurante Coimbra (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 11 Train: Coimbra-B
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and snack bar (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 9, 10, 11 Train: Albufeira-Ferreiras
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