How to travel from Bragança to Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal

The distance between Bragança and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bragança to Peneda-Gerês National Park by bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peneda-Gerês National ParkBragança if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Braganca (BGC) to Vila Real (VRL) then take a taxi to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time20min
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Vila Real then Braga and then to Gerês.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bragança and Peneda-Gerês National Park

There are several options for getting from Bragança to Peneda-Gerês National Park by bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Bragança and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bragança and Peneda-Gerês National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bragança to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Bragança and Peneda-Gerês National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bragança and Peneda-Gerês National Park. We recommend that you fly from Braganca (BGC) to Vila Real (VRL) then take a taxi to Peneda-Gerês National Park. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bragança and Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bragança to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vila Real, Braga and Gerês. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Rodonorte, Empresa Hoteleira do Gerês, Rede Expressos and Cooperativa Interurbana Andorrana run regular bus services between Bragança and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bragança to Peneda-Gerês National Park. We recommend that you fly from Braganca (BGC) to Vila Real (VRL) then take a taxi to Peneda-Gerês National Park. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Peneda-Gerês National Park is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park. 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 Bragança and Peneda-Gerês National Park. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bragança to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bragança and Peneda-Gerês National Park

Transport options from Bragança to Peneda-Gerês National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
2hrs
€180($180)
on demand230km (143 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
€23($23)
4 times a day294km (183 miles)
Bus via Braga5h 55m
€16($16)
every 20 mins342km (212 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€40($40)
on demand219km (136 miles)

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Airports near Peneda-Gerês National Park

The following major airports near Peneda-Gerês National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
354km (220 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
541km (336 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park