How to travel from Portimão to Braga, Portugal

The distance between Portimão and Braga is around 608km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Portimão to Braga 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 BragaPortimão if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Braga.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Braga.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance608km (378 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portimão and Braga

There are several options for getting from Portimão to Braga by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Portimão and Braga is around 608km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 491km (305 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Portimão and Braga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portimão to Braga is to drive which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Portimão and Braga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portimão and Braga. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portimão to Braga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tunes and Porto - Campanha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Portimão and Braga. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Portimão and Braga. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Portimão and Braga with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8hrs.

Rede Expressos, RenEX and Citi Express run regular bus services between Portimão and Braga. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portimão to Braga. We recommend that you take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Braga. instead which will take 6h 40m.

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 Portimão and Braga. The distance is around 608km (378 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portimão to Braga is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Portimão to Braga

Compare travel optionsbetween Portimão and Braga

Transport options from Portimão to Braga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 40m
€57($57)
twice daily675km (419 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€32($32)
hourly650km (404 miles)
Bus to Braga8hrs
€35($35)
once daily622km (386 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€110($110)
on demand608km (378 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