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.
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 Portimão → Braga if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Tunes.
Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Portimao.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 6h 40m | €57($57) | twice daily | 675km (419 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €32($32) | hourly | 655km (407 miles) |
Bus to Portimao | 7h 45m | €35($35) | once daily | 624km (388 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | €110($110) | on demand | 604km (375 miles) |
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The following major airports near Portimão offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.