How to travel from Braga to São Miguel, Portugal

The distance between Braga and São Miguel is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Braga to São Miguel 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 São MiguelBraga if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Porto and then to Sintra.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sintra.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Braga and São Miguel

There are several options for getting from Braga to São Miguel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Braga and São Miguel is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,514km (941 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Braga and São Miguel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Braga to São Miguel is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Braga and São Miguel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Braga and São Miguel. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Braga to São Miguel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Oriente. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Braga and São Miguel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 São Miguel. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Braga to São Miguel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Porto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Braga and São Miguel. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 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 São Miguel. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to São Miguel is Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) (PDL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from São Miguel. Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA) (SMA) and Madeira Airport (FNC) (FNC) 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 São Miguel. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Braga to São Miguel is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Braga to São Miguel

Compare travel optionsbetween Braga and São Miguel

Transport options from Braga to São Miguel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€38($38)
every 4 hours415km (258 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€30($30)
twice daily385km (239 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€55($55)
on demand383km (238 miles)

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Airports near São Miguel

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

PDL
Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from São Miguel
SMA
Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from São Miguel
FNC
Madeira Airport (FNC)
International Airport
Distance
973km (604 miles) from São Miguel