How to travel from Braga to Portimão, Portugal

The distance between Braga and Portimão is around 604km (375 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 Portimão by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Portimão.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance604km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Braga and Portimão

There are several options for getting from Braga to Portimão by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) 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 Portimão is around 604km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 491km (305 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Braga and Portimão by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Braga and Portimão, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Braga and Portimão. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Braga to Portimão. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porto - Campanha and Tunes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Braga and Portimão. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 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 Portimão. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Braga and Portimão with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 45m.

Rede Expressos, ALSA, Citi Express and RenEX run regular bus services between Braga and Portimão. Buses run hourly 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 Portimão. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Portimao. instead which will take 7h 45m.

The closest major airport to Portimão is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Portimão. 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 Portimão. The distance is around 604km (375 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 Portimão is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Braga and Portimão

Transport options from Braga to Portimão
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 40m
€57($57)
twice daily675km (419 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€32($32)
hourly655km (407 miles)
Bus to Portimao7h 45m
€35($35)
once daily624km (388 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€110($110)
on demand604km (375 miles)

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Airports near Portimão

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Portimão
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
189km (117 miles) from Portimão
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
456km (283 miles) from Portimão