- Must visit
Museu de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa
Braga's main archaeology museum, housed in a former palace. It presents Roman, medieval, and regional finds central to local history.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Braga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Braga will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 11 buses from Santiago de Compostela to Braga, including 6 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct buses cover the 148 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest buses will take 2 h 44 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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Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Braga run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Santiago de Compostela to Braga.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 6h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:14PM | Duration 9h29 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:14PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:14PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:44PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Braga buses for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 6h44 | 1:44 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 5h14 | 12:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:45 AM Santiago de Compostela | 9h29 | 5:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 2h44 | 12:29 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 2h44 | 2:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:45 PM Santiago de Compostela | 6h29 | 6:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 5h44 | 6:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 2h44 | 5:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 2h20 | 6:25 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 2h44 | 6:59 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 2h44 | 11:44 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Braga's main archaeology museum, housed in a former palace. It presents Roman, medieval, and regional finds central to local history.
Museum inside the cathedral complex displaying sacred art, relics, and treasury pieces. Ideal for understanding Braga's ecclesiastical heritage.
Contemporary art center and gallery in a former convent. It hosts changing exhibitions and cultural events in a striking historic building.
Formal garden beside the archbishop's palace, known for flower beds, hedges, and postcard views of medieval façades in central Braga.
Pedestrianized historic street with old façades, local shops, and frequent foot traffic. A pleasant route through Braga's commercial core.
Historic quarter around the cathedral with narrow lanes, old houses, and small plazas. It is the best area for discovering traditional Braga.
Roast kid goat, often baked in a wood oven with potatoes. A festive Minho classic linked to family celebrations and Sunday meals.
Slow-roasted young goat from the Minho region, prized for tender meat and simple seasoning that highlights local pastoral traditions.
Salt cod baked with onions, potatoes and olive oil. Braga and the wider Minho region are known for many beloved bacalhau preparations.
Michelin-starred fine dining by Chef Rui Paula, known for creative Portuguese tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Well-known local spot for hearty Portuguese comfort food, especially regional meat dishes, with a relaxed and dependable setting.
Traditional Braga restaurant celebrated for roast kid, cod and other Minho classics in a polished yet welcoming atmosphere.
Braga is budget-friendly for Portugal. Hotels, meals, and local buses usually cost less than in Lisbon or Porto, making it good value for city breaks.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. For cafes and taxis, round up small amounts rather than tip heavily.
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