Braga - AlbufeiraCompare Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express



The cheapest and fastest buses from Braga to Albufeira
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 32 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
496 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Braga to Albufeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Braga to Albufeira will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 29 buses that leave Braga for Albufeira on Wed, Apr 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 22 the direct buses cover the 496 km distance in an average of 7 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Wed, Apr 22 the slowest buses will take 7 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM8h50Braga, Central de Camionagem8:10 PMAlbufeira, Av. da Liberdade$191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM8h35Braga, Central de Camionagem9:30 PMAlbufeira, Av. da Liberdade$191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM9h10Braga, Central de Camionagem5:35 PMAlbufeira, Av. da Liberdade$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 AM9h50Braga, Central de Camionagem3:15 PMAlbufeira, Av. da Liberdade$281One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM10h50Braga, Central de Camionagem11:15 AMAlbufeira, Av. da Liberdade$291One-way1 transfer
53 · 671:30 PM7h15Braga, Central de Camionagem8:45 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$441One-way1 transfer
10:30 PM7h30Braga, Central de Camionagem6:00 AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$441One-way0 transfers
53 · 678:30 AM7h30Braga, Central de Camionagem4:00 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$441One-way1 transfer
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699:15 AM7h40Braga, Central de Camionagem4:55 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$441One-way1 transfer
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918:00 PM7h45Braga, Central de Camionagem3:45 AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$441One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Braga to Albufeira
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Braga to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $91 Average price |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Braga to Albufeira Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 01:44AM | Duration 11h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Live departures
Braga to Albufeira bus times
The table below shows live departures for Braga to Albufeira buses for today, Tuesday, April 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53 · 67 | 12:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h30 | 8:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 10h50 | 11:15 AM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
50+ 95 | 5:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h15 | 1:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 9h50 | 3:15 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
50+ 95 | 7:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h45 | 2:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 12h45 | 8:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
53 · 67 | 8:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h00 | 4:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 9h10 | 5:35 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
53 · 67 | 8:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h30 | 4:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
53+ 69 | 9:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h40 | 4:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
60 · 95 | 10:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h45 | 5:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
50+ 69 | 11:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h45 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h50 | 8:10 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
50+ 97 | 12:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h00 | 8:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h35 | 9:30 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
49 · 67 | 1:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h45 | 8:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
53 · 67 | 1:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h15 | 8:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
50 · 99 | 2:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h45 | 9:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 11h29 | 1:44 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
60 · 95 | 3:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h10 | 11:10 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
53+ 67 | 4:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h15 | 12:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
50 · 97 | 5:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h45 | 1:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
53+ 67 | 6:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 9h30 | 3:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
53 · 67 | 7:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h30 | 3:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h30 | 3:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
50+ 91 | 8:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h45 | 3:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h45 | 6:45 AM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h30 | 6:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 · 68 | 11:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h15 | 7:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Braga to Albufeira
Buses from Braga to Albufeira run on average 25 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 308 miles (496 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 308 miles (496 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
FAQs: Bus from Braga to Albufeira
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braga to Albufeira by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albufeira, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Praia da Falésia, a stunning beach known for its red cliffs and expansive sandy shore
- Albufeira Old Town, a charming area with cobblestone streets, traditional architecture, and vibrant nightlife
- Marina de Albufeira, a picturesque harbor offering boat tours and waterfront dining
- São Vicente de Albufeira Statue, a notable monument honoring the city's patron saint with panoramic views
- Albufeira Archaeological Museum, showcasing local history and artifacts.
- Zoomarine Algarve, a family-friendly marine park offering dolphin shows and water attractions
- Benagil Cave, a famous sea cave accessible by boat or kayak, offering breathtaking views and photo opportunities
- Explore the vibrant nightlife in Albufeira's bars and clubs
- Take a scenic coastal walk along the cliffs for stunning ocean views
- Enjoy a jeep safari through the Algarve countryside for an adventurous day out.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Citi Express
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Braga to Albufeira
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and snack bar (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 9, 10, 11 Train: Albufeira-Ferreiras
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