How to travel from São Miguel to Braga, Portugal

The distance between São Miguel and Braga is around 384km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from São Miguel 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 BragaSão Miguel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Braga.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Porto and then to Braga.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Braga.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance384km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between São Miguel and Braga

There are several options for getting from São Miguel to Braga by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between São Miguel and Braga is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,514km (941 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from São Miguel and Braga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from São Miguel to Braga is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between São Miguel and Braga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between São Miguel and Braga. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from São Miguel to Braga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Oriente. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between São Miguel and Braga. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 São Miguel and Braga. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from São Miguel 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 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between São Miguel and Braga. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from São Miguel to Braga. We recommend that you take the train to Braga. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 São Miguel and Braga. The distance is around 384km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from São Miguel to Braga is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from São Miguel to Braga

Compare travel optionsbetween São Miguel and Braga

Transport options from São Miguel to Braga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€38($38)
every 4 hours415km (258 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€30($30)
twice daily385km (239 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€55($55)
on demand384km (239 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