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Museu de Leiria
Leiria’s main museum in the restored convent of Santo Agostinho. Covers archaeology, painting, and local history in a striking heritage setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€13
Fastest journey on Sep 15
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
3 h 27 m
Buses on Sep 15
22
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Braga to Leiria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Braga to Leiria will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 22 buses from Braga to Leiria, including 11 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 204 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.


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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Braga to Leiria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Leiria:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braga to Leiria costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Leiria take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 3h 29m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
The table below shows live departures for Braga to Leiria buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h50 | 7:05 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
53+ 11 | 4:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h50 | 8:50 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
53+ 8 | 4:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h00 | 8:00 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h30 | 8:30 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h30 | 8:30 PM Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h50 | 8:50 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h35 | 10:50 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h15 | 11:45 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
11 · 53 | 12:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h15 | 4:30 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
50+ 59 | 5:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h10 | 9:10 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
11 · 57 | 6:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h20 | 10:20 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h30 | 10:00 AM Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges | 0 transfersDirect | |
50+ 36 | 7:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h45 | 10:45 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
20+ 10 | 7:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h50 | 11:20 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h30 | 12:15 PM Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h30 | 2:45 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
50+ 10 | 12:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h00 | 4:00 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
50+ 8 | 12:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h40 | 3:40 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h30 | 3:55 PM Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges | 0 transfersDirect | |
49+ 12 | 1:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h50 | 4:50 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h50 | 5:05 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h30 | 5:30 PM Leiria, Rua Rossio dos Borges | 0 transfersDirect | |
52+ 36 | 2:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h50 | 6:05 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Braga to Leiria run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Leiria — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leiria trip today.
Leiria’s main museum in the restored convent of Santo Agostinho. Covers archaeology, painting, and local history in a striking heritage setting.
Contemporary art center hosting changing exhibitions by Portuguese and international artists. Strong choice for current visual culture in Leiria.
Museum dedicated to moving images, cinema, and optical devices. Engaging displays make it one of Leiria’s most distinctive niche museums.
Leiria’s central square, lined with cafés and historic buildings, is the main gathering place and ideal starting point for exploring the old town.
Riverside green corridor with walking and cycling paths, playgrounds, and bridges. Popular with locals for relaxed urban strolls beside the Lis.
Elevated lookout by the sanctuary offering one of the best panoramas over Leiria, especially at sunset and during evening city lights.
Morcela de Arroz is a regional blood sausage mixed with rice and spices, common in Leiria and central Portugal, prized for its rich flavor and rustic tradition.
Chanfana is goat slowly braised in red wine, garlic, and bay. Popular in nearby Beira Litoral and Leiria, it is a festive, deeply traditional countryside dish.
Bacalhau com Broa pairs salted cod with a corn bread crust, olive oil, and garlic. It is a beloved central Portuguese classic often found in Leiria homes and restaurants.
Refined restaurant known for creative Portuguese cuisine, polished service, and an elegant setting suited to a special meal in Leiria.
Traditional Portuguese restaurant appreciated for grilled meats, regional dishes, and a warm local atmosphere near central Leiria.
Well-regarded venue serving Portuguese classics and seafood in a comfortable, established setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Portugal: hotels are usually cheaper than Lisbon or Porto, while dining and local buses stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxi riders usually round up. In cafes, small change is enough.
Official public transport app
Leiria, Estação Rodoviária -> Praça Rodrigues Lobo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braga to Leiria 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 Leiria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Braga to Leiria buses use the Braga, Central de Camionagem to Leiria, Estação Rodoviária station pair. Use this guide to compare Braga and Leiria bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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