How to travel from Bragança to Vale do Lobo, Portugal

The distance between Bragança and Vale do Lobo is around 690km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bragança to Vale do Lobo by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bragança Airport to Portimão Airport then take the train to Loule.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Coimbra then take the train to Loule.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bragança and Vale do Lobo

There are several options for getting from Bragança to Vale do Lobo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 40m.

The distance between Bragança and Vale do Lobo is around 690km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Bragança and Vale do Lobo by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bragança to Vale do Lobo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Bragança and Vale do Lobo, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bragança and Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you fly from Bragança Airport to Portimão Airport then take the train to Loule. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bragança and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bragança to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios and Almancil. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX, Rodonorte and ALSA run regular bus services between Bragança and Vale do Lobo. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 10h 15m 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 Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you fly from Bragança Airport to Portimão Airport then take the train to Loule. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Vale do Lobo is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo. 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 Vale do Lobo. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bragança to Vale do Lobo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bragança and Vale do Lobo

Transport options from Bragança to Vale do Lobo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 40m
€30($30)
once daily690km (429 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 15m
€40($40)
every 20 mins838km (521 miles)
Bus via Coimbra12h 50m
€68($68)
once daily860km (535 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 50m
€68($68)
twice daily807km (501 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€135($135)
on demand739km (459 miles)

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Airports near Vale do Lobo

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Vale do Lobo
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
422km (262 miles) from Vale do Lobo