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Museu do Traje de Viana do Castelo
Well-regarded costume museum showcasing regional dress and Minho traditions, popular for understanding local culture beyond Valença.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
57 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Braga to Valença is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Braga to Valença will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 10 buses that leave Braga for Valença on Sat, May 30, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest buses will take 59 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Braga to Valença among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Valença:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braga to Valença costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Valença take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:59AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Braga to Valença buses for tomorrow, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 1:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0h59 | 1:59 AM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
93164 · 3124 | 8:50 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h20 | 1:10 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0h59 | 11:44 AM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0h55 | 1:45 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0h59 | 2:44 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1h35 | 3:35 PM Valenca do Minho, Estación de Autobus (Avenida Sá Carneiro) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0h59 | 6:14 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0h55 | 6:55 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0h59 | 7:14 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0h55 | 7:25 PM Valenca do Minho, Estación de Autobus (Avenida Sá Carneiro) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Braga to Valença run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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