How to travel from Cascais to Braga, Portugal

The distance between Cascais and Braga is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cascais to Braga by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Porto and then to Braga.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Braga.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance394km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cascais and Braga

There are several options for getting from Cascais to Braga by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Cascais and Braga is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Cascais and Braga by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cascais to Braga is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Cascais and Braga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cascais and Braga. We recommend that you drive to Braga. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cascais and Braga. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cascais to Braga. 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 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Cascais and Braga. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cascais to Braga. We recommend that you take the bus to Porto and then to Braga. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Braga is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Braga. 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 Cascais and Braga. The distance is around 394km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cascais to Braga is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

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Transport options from Cascais to Braga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 45m
€31($31)
twice daily401km (249 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€57($57)
on demand394km (245 miles)

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Airports near Braga

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Braga
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
315km (196 miles) from Braga
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
505km (314 miles) from Braga