How to travel from Sesimbra to Braga, Portugal

The distance between Sesimbra and Braga is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Sesimbra 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 Lisboa and then to Braga.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Braga.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sesimbra and Braga

There are several options for getting from Sesimbra to Braga by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Sesimbra and Braga is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (218 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Sesimbra and Braga by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sesimbra to Braga is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Sesimbra and Braga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sesimbra and Braga. We recommend that you drive to Braga. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sesimbra and Braga. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sesimbra to Braga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Transportes Sul do Tejo, Rede Expressos, Citi Express and RenEX run regular bus services between Sesimbra and Braga. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sesimbra to Braga. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa and then to Braga. instead which will take 5h 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 Sesimbra and Braga. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sesimbra to Braga is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sesimbra and Braga

Transport options from Sesimbra to Braga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 45m
€24($24)
5 times a day410km (255 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€73($73)
on demand402km (250 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