How to travel from Braga to Carvoeiro, Portugal

The distance between Braga and Carvoeiro is around 596km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Braga to Carvoeiro 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 CarvoeiroBraga if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Tunes.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Bus via Porto

Take the bus to Porto then Lisbon and then to Lagoa.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Carvoeiro.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance596km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Braga and Carvoeiro

There are several options for getting from Braga to Carvoeiro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Braga and Carvoeiro is around 596km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 495km (308 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Braga and Carvoeiro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Braga to Carvoeiro is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Braga and Carvoeiro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Braga and Carvoeiro. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Braga to Carvoeiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porto - Campanha, Tunes and Estombar-Lagoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Braga and Carvoeiro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Carvoeiro. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Braga to Carvoeiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios and Lagoa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Rede Expressos, ALSA, Citi Express, RenEX and FlixBus run regular bus services between Braga and Carvoeiro. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 7h 45m 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 Carvoeiro. We recommend that you take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Tunes. instead which will take 6h 35m.

The closest major airport to Carvoeiro is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Carvoeiro. 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 Carvoeiro. The distance is around 596km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Braga to Carvoeiro is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Braga and Carvoeiro

Transport options from Braga to Carvoeiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 35m
€69($69)
twice daily677km (421 miles)
Bus via Porto + 1 similar
7h 30m
€45($45)
5 times a day643km (400 miles)
Bus7h 45m
€36($36)
every 3 hours649km (403 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€110($110)
on demand596km (370 miles)

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Airports near Carvoeiro

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Carvoeiro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Carvoeiro
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
461km (286 miles) from Carvoeiro