- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Major fine arts museum in a former episcopal palace, showing sculpture, painting, sacred art and decorative objects from several centuries.
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
5 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
5 h 44 m
Buses on 08 Sept
39
Distance
341 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portimao to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portimao to Coimbra will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 39 buses from Portimao to Coimbra, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 341 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portimao to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 341 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £98 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Coimbra:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Coimbra costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 46m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £84. The journey takes 5h 46m versus 3h 59m 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 FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Portimao to Coimbra coaches for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h35 | 17:35 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 change | |
67+ 72 | 11:30 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h15 | 17:45 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
67+ 70 | 11:55 Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) | 7h15 | 19:10 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
67+ 70 | 12:05 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 7h05 | 19:10 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:25 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 5h40 | 18:05 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 changesdirect | |
67+ 54 | 12:30 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 5h45 | 18:15 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:40 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h20 | 20:00 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 change | |
67+ 2 | 13:40 Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) | 6h40 | 20:20 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
67+ 2 | 13:50 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h30 | 20:20 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:30 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h50 | 21:20 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 change | |
90+ 2 | 15:20 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h35 | 21:55 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:45 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h35 | 22:20 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 change | |
92+ 21 | 15:55 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 7h00 | 22:55 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
94+ 21 | 16:30 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h25 | 22:55 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 7h25 | 0:25 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 change | |
90+ 21 | 17:20 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h30 | 23:50 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h40 | 0:40 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 change | |
67 · 21 | 18:10 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h45 | 0:55 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
96 · 11 | 19:50 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 7h00 | 2:50 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 7h40 | 3:40 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 change | |
90 · 11 | 20:20 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h30 | 2:50 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
67+ 11 | 21:00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 7h25 | 4:25 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:35 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 9h25 | 7:00 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h40 | 4:40 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:55 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 5h50 | 5:45 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0 changesdirect | |
67 · 23 | 0:40 Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) | 8h45 | 9:25 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
67 · 23 | 0:50 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 8h35 | 9:25 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
96 · 20 | 1:50 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 7h30 | 9:20 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
67+ 54 | 6:45 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h30 | 13:15 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
94+ 23 | 7:10 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 5h40 | 12:50 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
94+ 20 | 7:10 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h15 | 13:25 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h30 | 14:30 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 change | |
90+ 11 | 8:35 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h50 | 15:25 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
96 · 68 | 9:45 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h05 | 15:50 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
94+ 70 | 10:00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 5h55 | 15:55 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h40 | 17:00 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 change | |
67+ 54 | 10:30 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 5h45 | 16:15 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
92+ 25 | 10:40 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h10 | 16:50 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
90 · 70 | 10:50 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 6h35 | 17:25 Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Portimao to Coimbra run on average 22 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 341 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 341 km |
Average bus duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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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.
Major fine arts museum in a former episcopal palace, showing sculpture, painting, sacred art and decorative objects from several centuries.
Science museum of the University of Coimbra with historic instruments, laboratories and hands-on displays that explain natural science clearly.
Compact university museum exploring sacred art, ceremony and academic heritage inside a historic religious setting near the upper town.
Historic university quarter with ceremonial spaces, old academic buildings and superb city views. It is essential for a first visit to Coimbra.
Lively pedestrian street in the old centre, lined with shops and historic facades. It is ideal for exploring the lower town on foot.
Broad riverside park with lawns, paths and bridges. It offers relaxed walks, family space and excellent perspectives across the Mondego.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crisp skin, a Bairrada classic widely eaten in Coimbra and traditionally paired with sparkling wine.
Goat or lamb roasted with potatoes and olive oil, a hearty central Portugal dish served at family gatherings and festive meals.
Goat stew slowly cooked in red wine, garlic and spices in clay pots. It is a rustic regional speciality from the Coimbra area.
Classic Coimbra venue serving hearty Portuguese dishes and local specialities in a busy, unfussy, traditional dining room.
Well-known house for Bairrada roast suckling pig and regional wines, with a straightforward traditional atmosphere.
Traditional restaurant known for central Portuguese cooking, especially roast kid and regional classics, in a warm old-fashioned setting.
More affordable than Lisbon or Porto, with lower hotel rates, inexpensive dining and cheap local buses for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change is fine in cafés; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portimao to Coimbra 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 Coimbra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Portimao to Coimbra buses use the Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada) 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 Portimao and Coimbra bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante O Charneco (0.5 km), Tasca do Petrol (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the terminal for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada).
Available at Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada): Ramps.
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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