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The cheapest and fastest trains from Braga to Viana do Castelo
Showing times and prices for May 30
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
38 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Braga to Viana do Castelo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Braga to Viana do Castelo will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Braga to Viana do Castelo without transferring at least once.
R 3305 · U 152343:35 PM1h10Ferreiros4:45 PMViana do Castelo$61One-way1 transfer- R 3307 · U 152364:35 PM2h14Ferreiros6:49 PMViana do Castelo$61One-way1 transfer
- R 3101 · U 152107:26 AM1h23Braga station8:49 AMViana do Castelo$61One-way1 transfer
- R 3105 · U 152509:37 PM2h00Braga station11:37 PMViana do Castelo$61One-way1 transfer
- R 3301 · U 152066:36 AM1h15Ferreiros7:51 AMViana do Castelo$61One-way1 transfer
- U 15244 · IR 8576:33 PM1h07Ferreiros7:40 PMViana do Castelo$71One-way1 transfer
- R 3305 · U 152343:35 PM1h10Ferreiros4:45 PMViana do Castelo$61One-way1 transfer
- U 15244 · IR 8576:30 PM1h10Braga station7:40 PMViana do Castelo$71One-way1 transfer
- R 3303 · U 1522210:35 AM1h12Ferreiros11:47 AMViana do Castelo$61One-way1 transfer
- R 3305 · U 152343:32 PM1h13Braga station4:45 PMViana do Castelo$61One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Braga to Viana do Castelo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Braga to Viana do Castelo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 48m. 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 train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Braga to Viana do Castelo is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Viana do Castelo:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Braga to Viana do Castelo costing on average $10 (€8).
The fastest way to travel from Braga to Viana do Castelo is by bus with an average journey time of 48m.
Other travel options to Viana do Castelo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Braga and Viana do Castelo including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Braga to Viana do Castelo among Omio's users.
Live departures
Braga to Viana do Castelo train times
The table below shows live departures for Braga to Viana do Castelo trains for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U 15246 · R 3309 | 7:35 PM Braga station | 1h27 | 9:02 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| R 3309 · U 15246 | 7:38 PM Ferreiros | 1h24 | 9:02 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 136 · R 3105 | 8:00 PM Braga station | 3h37 | 11:37 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 136 · IC 731 | 8:00 PM Braga station | 2h08 | 10:08 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| IC 731 · U 15248 | 8:37 PM Braga station | 1h31 | 10:08 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| IC 731 · U 15248 | 8:40 PM Ferreiros | 1h28 | 10:08 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
| U 15202 · IR 851 | 5:26 AM Braga station | 1h52 | 7:18 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15202 · IR 851 | 5:29 AM Ferreiros | 1h49 | 7:18 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 130 · R 3101 | 6:00 AM Braga station | 2h49 | 8:49 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 130 · R 3301 | 6:00 AM Braga station | 1h51 | 7:51 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 130 · IR 831 | 6:00 AM Braga station | 4h21 | 10:21 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 130 · IR 851 | 6:00 AM Braga station | 1h18 | 7:18 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15206 · R 3301 | 6:33 AM Braga station | 1h18 | 7:51 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15206 · R 3301 | 6:36 AM Ferreiros | 1h15 | 7:51 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15210 · R 3101 | 7:26 AM Braga station | 1h23 | 8:49 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15210 · R 3101 | 7:29 AM Ferreiros | 1h20 | 8:49 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15218 · IR 831 | 8:32 AM Braga station | 1h49 | 10:21 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15218 · IR 831 | 8:35 AM Ferreiros | 1h46 | 10:21 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| IC 720 · R 3303 | 10:04 AM Braga station | 1h43 | 11:47 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| IC 720 · IR 853 | 10:04 AM Braga station | 4h21 | 2:25 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| IC 720 · IR 855 | 10:04 AM Braga station | 7h20 | 5:24 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| IC 720 · R 3305 | 10:04 AM Braga station | 6h41 | 4:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15222 · R 3303 | 10:32 AM Braga station | 1h15 | 11:47 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15222 · R 3303 | 10:35 AM Ferreiros | 1h12 | 11:47 AM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15217 · IR 853 | 11:55 AM Ferreiros | 26h30 | 2:25 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15226 · IR 853 | 12:26 PM Braga station | 1h59 | 2:25 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15226 · IR 853 | 12:29 PM Ferreiros | 1h56 | 2:25 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 132 · IR 855 | 1:00 PM Braga station | 4h24 | 5:24 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 132 · R 3305 | 1:00 PM Braga station | 3h45 | 4:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 132 · R 3307 | 1:00 PM Braga station | 5h49 | 6:49 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 132 · IR 853 | 1:00 PM Braga station | 1h25 | 2:25 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15223 · IC 722 · R 3305 | 1:55 PM Ferreiros | 2h50 | 4:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 2 transfers | |
| IC 722 · R 3307 | 2:04 PM Braga station | 4h45 | 6:49 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| IC 722 · IR 855 | 2:04 PM Braga station | 3h20 | 5:24 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| IC 722 · IR 857 | 2:04 PM Braga station | 5h36 | 7:40 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| IC 722 · R 3305 | 2:04 PM Braga station | 2h41 | 4:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15234 · R 3305 | 3:32 PM Braga station | 1h13 | 4:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15234 · R 3305 | 3:35 PM Ferreiros | 1h10 | 4:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15236 · R 3307 | 4:32 PM Braga station | 2h17 | 6:49 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15236 · R 3307 | 4:35 PM Ferreiros | 2h14 | 6:49 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 134 · R 3309 | 6:00 PM Braga station | 3h02 | 9:02 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 134 · R 3105 | 6:00 PM Braga station | 5h37 | 11:37 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| AP 134 · IR 857 | 6:00 PM Braga station | 1h40 | 7:40 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15244 · IR 857 | 6:30 PM Braga station | 1h10 | 7:40 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
| U 15244 · IR 857 | 6:33 PM Ferreiros | 1h07 | 7:40 PM Viana do Castelo | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Braga to Viana do Castelo
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Trains from Braga to Viana do Castelo run on average 27 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 27 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 4:32 AM |
Last train 9:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Braga to Viana do Castelo trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Braga and Viana do Castelo from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Comboios De Portugal
About
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway company of Portugal, operating medium- and long-distance services across the country as well as international connections to Spain and France. CP’s train types include Alfa Pendular (AP), high-speed trains reaching up to 220 km/h between Porto, Lisbon, and Faro; Intercidades, long-distance trains running at up to 200 km/h; Inter-Regional (IR) for medium-distance travel; and Regional services for local routes. International (IN) trains connect Portugal with key destinations abroad. Fare options include Promo tickets — available 5 to 60 days in advance and non-refundable — and Normal tickets, which are refundable for a fee. Both fare types are offered in 1st and 2nd class. Onboard amenities may include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Lisbon–Porto, Lisbon–Faro, and Porto–Faro, offering scenic views of Portugal’s countryside and coastline.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
Comboios De Portugal frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar-cafeteria service with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Braga to Viana do Castelo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braga to Viana do Castelo by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Viana do Castelo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Braga to Viana do Castelo can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $5 (€4), while the average price is around $8 (€7).
The train from Braga to Viana do Castelo takes 1h 13m and runs 27 per day.
The distance by train from Braga to Viana do Castelo is 23 miles (38 km).
The first train from Braga to Viana do Castelo leaves at 4:32 AM.
The last train from Braga to Viana do Castelo leaves at 9:42 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Braga to Viana do Castelo.
There is no direct train service currently available from Braga to Viana do Castelo.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Braga to Viana do Castelo.
The train station in Braga that goes to Viana do Castelo is Braga station, which connects to Viana do Castelo.
The cheapest way to get from Braga to Viana do Castelo is by train, with a cost of around $5 (€4).
Yes, the train journey from Braga to Viana do Castelo is considered scenic as it offers views of the lush Minho region, rolling hills, and picturesque landscapes along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Braga to Viana do Castelo is feasible with a travel time of 1h 13m and a distance of 23 miles (38 km). There are 27 trains available per day for this journey.
In Viana do Castelo, you can enjoy the scenic beauty and surfing conditions at Praia do Cabedelo, explore local markets for traditional crafts and regional delicacies, and take a scenic walk along the Lima River promenade. Visit the Santa Luzia Sanctuary for panoramic views, explore the Gil Eannes Museum Ship for naval history, and admire historic architecture at Praça da República. Discover traditional Portuguese costumes at the Costume Museum and enjoy picturesque views from the Ponte Eiffel. Don’t miss the cultural events at the Municipal Library and savor a traditional Portuguese meal at a local tasca.
You typically need 2 to 3 days in Viana do Castelo to explore its historic sites, enjoy its beaches, and experience the local culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Braga to Viana do Castelo.
Since both Braga and Viana do Castelo are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Viana do Castelo include Porto, Valença, Vigo, Caminha, Vila Praia de Ancora.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Braga to Viana do Castelo among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Portugal uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, while carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Viana do Castelo, travelers should be mindful of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and during local festivals. While the city is generally safe, it's advisable to avoid poorly lit or isolated spots at night. Common scams reported include overpriced taxi rides and vendors charging excessive prices for souvenirs. Staying vigilant and using official transportation services can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Braga to Viana do Castelo
Braga
Viana do Castelo
The major train station for departures in Braga is Braga. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Braga for your trip from Braga to Viana do Castelo.
Braga
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available 24/7 near the station with easy access from the main road.
Dining
- Restaurante Brac
- Restaurante Tia Isabel
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel Mercure Braga Centro
- Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
- Hotel Bracara Augusta
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
Public transit options for Braga
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
Ferreiros
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelThe major train station for arrivals in Viana do Castelo is Viana do Castelo. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Viana do Castelo for your journey to Viana do Castelo from Braga.
Viana do Castelo
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Avenida General Humberto Delgado.
Dining
- Restaurante O Manel
- Tasquinha da Linda
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel Rali Viana
- Hotel Flor de Sal
- Pousada Viana do Castelo
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms 1-3 for regional and intercity trains
Public transit options for Viana do Castelo
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
Areia-Darque
Amenities at train station
DiningATMAccessibilityHotelAreosa
Amenities at train station
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