How to travel from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The distance between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 56km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 40min.

4 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas.

  • Duration42min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Porto.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

+ 3 others
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • Duration40min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Táxis Económico

+ 3 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • Duration40min
  • Distance60km (37 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia

There are several options for getting from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 42min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 40min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 56km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 49km (31 miles)

It takes around 42min to get from Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 40min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take a taxi which takes around 40min and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 42min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 42min.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 42min, 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 Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1hr.

Rede Expressos, RenEX and Citi Express run regular bus services between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia. Buses run hourly and take around 1hr 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 Vila Nova de Gaia. We recommend that you take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas. instead which will take 42min.

The closest major airport to Vila Nova de Gaia is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Vila Nova de Gaia. The distance is around 60km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 40min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take the train which takes, on average, 42min and will usually cost around €5 ($5).

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Transport options from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
42min
€5($5)
hourly57km (36 miles)
Bus
1hr
€10($10)
hourly56km (35 miles)
Taxi
40min
€45($45)
on demand60km (37 miles)
Drive
40min
€11($11)
on demand60km (37 miles)

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Airports near Vila Nova de Gaia

The following major airports near Vila Nova de Gaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
460km (286 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia