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Museu dos Biscainhos
A decorative arts museum inside an 18th-century palace, known for period interiors, gardens, and collections that illustrate aristocratic life in Braga.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vila Real to Braga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vila Real to Braga will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 13 buses that leave Vila Real for Braga on Sat, Jun 20, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vila Real 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 11m 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 Rodonotre, Citi Express, Rede Expressos.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
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 Vila Real to Braga buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:15 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h00 | 8:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
50+ 50 | 7:45 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 3h45 | 11:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h30 | 9:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h45 | 12:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h35 | 12:50 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h20 | 12:20 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h20 | 2:05 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h30 | 3:00 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h35 | 5:35 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h45 | 6:45 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h30 | 7:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h20 | 8:35 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h15 | 11:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vila Real to Braga run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Braga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Braga trip today.
A decorative arts museum inside an 18th-century palace, known for period interiors, gardens, and collections that illustrate aristocratic life in Braga.
Braga’s main archaeology museum, with important Roman, prehistoric, and medieval finds from the region. A strong choice for understanding the city’s ancient roots.
The cathedral treasury museum displays sacred art, liturgical objects, and ecclesiastical treasures tied to one of Portugal’s most important religious centers.
The social heart of central Braga, lined with historic buildings, fountains, and busy pedestrian areas. It is the main orientation point for most visitors.
A compact but highly photogenic garden beside the Archbishop’s Palace, famous for colorful flower beds and one of Braga’s prettiest urban views.
Braga’s best-known pedestrian shopping street, connecting key historic sights and offering one of the city’s most pleasant walks through the center.
Braga’s signature cod dish: salt cod fried with onions and peppers, usually served with sliced potatoes. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional specialties.
A famous rich caramel pudding from nearby Braga, created by the Abbot of Priscos. It is notable for its silky texture and traditional use of pork fat.
A Minho regional classic of marinated pork, often served with potatoes and sometimes chestnuts or blood sausage. It is deeply rooted in northern Portuguese home cooking.
A respected fine-dining restaurant in Braga with creative tasting menus and refined service, suited for a special meal in a modern setting.
A well-known traditional restaurant in Braga, appreciated for Minho cuisine, generous portions, and a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
A famous casual spot known for Braga-style francesinha and a lively atmosphere. It is one of the city’s most talked-about comfort-food venues.
Generally cheaper than Lisbon or Porto. Dining and local transport are affordable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Tipping is optional, not obligatory. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, leave 5-10% for good service if a service charge is not included.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vila Real to Braga 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 Braga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vila Real to Braga buses use the Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) to Braga, Central de Camionagem station pair. Use this guide to compare Vila Real and Braga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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