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Museu dos Biscainhos
Museum in an 18th-century palace with decorative arts, period interiors, and formal gardens that showcase Braga’s aristocratic heritage.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Caldas da Rainha to Braga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caldas da Rainha to Braga will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 3 buses that leave Caldas da Rainha for Braga on Tue, May 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 246 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caldas da Rainha to Braga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Caldas da Rainha to Braga:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caldas da Rainha to Braga costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Caldas da Rainha to Braga buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 5h10 | 12:40 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 6h35 | 2:20 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
7 · 59 · 11 | 8:10 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 5h30 | 1:40 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
36+ 30 | 8:10 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 4h15 | 12:25 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
16 · 10 | 9:00 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 4h55 | 1:55 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
16 · 50 | 10:45 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 5h15 | 4:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 6h20 | 7:50 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
10 · 11 | 2:00 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 4h25 | 6:25 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 5h45 | 8:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
7 · 4 | 3:10 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 4h20 | 7:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
57 · 11 · 53 | 3:30 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 6h00 | 9:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 6h35 | 10:20 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
2+ 11 | 5:00 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 5h10 | 10:10 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
16 · 20 | 5:15 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 4h50 | 10:05 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 6h50 | 12:20 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
16 · 49 | 5:45 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 5h10 | 10:55 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
16+ 50 | 5:45 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 4h45 | 10:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 5h50 | 1:35 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
36 · 50 | 7:55 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 4h20 | 12:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
7 · 11 | 11:40 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 5h55 | 5:35 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Caldas da Rainha to Braga run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 5:25 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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