How to travel from Braga to Beja, Portugal

The distance between Braga and Beja is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Braga to Beja by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BejaBraga if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then Casa Branca and then to Beja.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Beja.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Beja.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance500km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Braga and Beja

There are several options for getting from Braga to Beja by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Braga and Beja is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Braga and Beja by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Braga to Beja is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Braga and Beja, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Braga and Beja. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Braga to Beja. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Oriente and Casa Branca. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Braga and Beja. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Braga and Beja. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Braga and Beja with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11hrs.

Rede Expressos, ALSA and Citi Express run regular bus services between Braga and Beja. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Braga to Beja. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then Casa Branca and then to Beja. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Beja is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Beja. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Braga and Beja. The distance is around 500km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Braga to Beja is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Braga to Beja

Compare travel optionsbetween Braga and Beja

Transport options from Braga to Beja
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 40m
€53($53)
4 times a day569km (353 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
€35($35)
every 2 hours582km (362 miles)
Bus to Beja11hrs
€28($28)
once daily645km (401 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€72($72)
on demand500km (311 miles)

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Airports near Beja

The following major airports near Beja offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Beja
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Beja
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
365km (227 miles) from Beja