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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
$8
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Buses per day
20
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 $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 20 buses that leave Braga for Leiria on Sat, Aug 01, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 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 Sat, Aug 01 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.






FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusBuses from Braga to Leiria run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 10 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 3h 15m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Braga to Leiria buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h30 | 2:45 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
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, Estação Rodoviária | 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 | |
30+ 12 | 1:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h35 | 4:50 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h30 | 5:30 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
52+ 36 | 2:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h50 | 6:05 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h50 | 8:50 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 · 5 | 5:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h05 | 9:05 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h30 | 8:30 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h35 | 10:50 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h50 | 1:15 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 3h15 | 11:45 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
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, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
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, Estação Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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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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