How to travel from Sintra to Bragança, Portugal

The distance between Sintra and Bragança is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sintra to Bragança by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BragançaSintra if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Cascais Municipal Aerodrome to Bragança Airport.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Sevenair

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Bus

Take the bus to Porto Garagem Atlantico and then to Bragança.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bragança.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance527km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sintra and Bragança

There are several options for getting from Sintra to Bragança by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Sintra and Bragança is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Sintra and Bragança by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sintra to Bragança is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Sintra and Bragança, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sintra and Bragança. We recommend that you fly from Cascais Municipal Aerodrome to Bragança Airport. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sintra and Bragança. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sintra to Bragança. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Porto Garagem Atlantico and Porto. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Gipsyy, Rodonorte and Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Sintra and Bragança. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sintra and Bragança. Flights depart from Cascais Municipal Aerodrome and arrive at Bragança Airport - via Viseu Airport. The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Sintra and Bragança with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Sevenair fly between Sintra and Bragança. Flights depart from Cascais Municipal Aerodrome and and arrive into Bragança Airport. These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Sintra to Bragança typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Cascais Municipal Aerodrome and and arrive into Bragança Airport.

The closest major airport to Bragança is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 161km (100 miles) from Bragança. 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 Sintra and Bragança. The distance is around 527km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sintra to Bragança is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sintra and Bragança

Transport options from Sintra to Bragança
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 10m
€145($145)
twice daily449km (279 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€39($39)
5 times a day553km (344 miles)
Bus to Braganca7h 15m
€25($25)
every 3 hours556km (345 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€75($75)
on demand527km (328 miles)

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Airports near Bragança

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bragança
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
364km (226 miles) from Bragança
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
510km (317 miles) from Bragança