The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Buses per day
8
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 £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 8 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela for Coimbra every day 4 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 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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 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 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 298 km
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5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra coaches for tomorrow, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 08:30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 7h55 | 16:25 Coimbra | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 09:30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 6h55 | 16:25 Coimbra | 1 change | |
3124 | 11:00 Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro | 5h45 | 16:45 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 changesdirect | |
3124 | 11:25 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 5h20 | 16:45 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 6h29 | 17:59 Coimbra | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 8h55 | 21:25 Coimbra | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 22:35 Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra
Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Coimbra run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. 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 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 5 |
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.

When departing from Santiago de Compostela, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro. When arriving in Coimbra, you can end your journey in coach stations like Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário), Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) and Coimbra.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário), located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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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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