The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 37 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela for Coimbra every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 298 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £44.
Distance: 298 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price | £154 Average Price |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 39m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra coaches for today, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:30 Santiago de Compostela | 6h55 | 21:25 Coimbra | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 08:30 Santiago de Compostela | 7h55 | 16:25 Coimbra | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:25 Santiago de Compostela | 5h20 | 16:45 Coimbra | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or MonBus to find the best option for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or MonBus to find the best option for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra
Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 21:45. The fastest coach covers the 298 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 298 km |
Average bus duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 21:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MonBus from Santiago de Compostela to CoimbraYou can travel by bus between Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MonBus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santiago de Compostela and Coimbra
- 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
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