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The cheapest and fastest trains from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia

Showing times and prices for May 12

Cheapest price

Average price

$20

Fastest journey

44 m

Average duration

44 m

Trains per day

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.

Fast trains

Of the 45 trains that leave Braga for Vila Nova de Gaia on Tue, May 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, May 12 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .

On Tue, May 12 the slowest trains will take 45 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.

U 15254+R 23400
11:33 PM1h53
Ferreiros
1:26 AMVila Nova de Gaia-Devesas
$61One-way
1 transfer
U 15254+R 23400
11:30 PM1h54
Braga station
1:24 AMGeneral Torres
$71One-way
1 transfer
U 15254+R 23400
11:30 PM1h56
Braga station
1:26 AMVila Nova de Gaia-Devesas
$71One-way
1 transfer
U 15272+IR 830
7:04 PM1h30
Braga station
8:34 PMVila Nova de Gaia-Devesas
$81One-way
1 transfer
U 15272+IR 830
7:07 PM1h27
Ferreiros
8:34 PMVila Nova de Gaia-Devesas
$81One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Driving
$7 Average price	$4 Average price Cheapest	$17 Average price (fuel + tolls)
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	53m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia costing on average $7 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Vila Nova de Gaia take longer:

Bus takes on average 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia including taking a bus and train.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia among Omio's users.

Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia train times

The table below shows live departures for Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia trains for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
U 15220 · IC 720	9:29 AM Ferreiros	1h20	10:49 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
IC 720 · U 15912	10:04 AM Braga station	0h54	10:58 AM General Torres	1 transfer
IC 720	10:04 AM Braga station	0h45	10:49 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	0 transfersDirect
IC 720 · U 15621	10:04 AM Braga station	1h11	11:15 AM General Torres	1 transfer
U 15224 · IC 524	11:32 AM Braga station	1h17	12:49 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15224 · IC 524 · U 15625	11:32 AM Braga station	1h43	1:15 PM General Torres	2 transfers
U 15224 · IC 524	11:35 AM Ferreiros	1h14	12:49 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15217 · AP 132	11:55 AM Ferreiros	1h49	1:44 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15226 · AP 132	12:29 PM Ferreiros	1h15	1:44 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15219 · U 15228 · AP 184	12:55 PM Ferreiros	1h49	2:44 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	2 transfers
AP 132	1:00 PM Braga station	0h44	1:44 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	0 transfersDirect
AP 132 · U 15933	1:00 PM Braga station	1h10	2:10 PM General Torres	1 transfer
AP 132 · U 15732	1:00 PM Braga station	0h53	1:53 PM General Torres	1 transfer
U 15228 · AP 184 · U 15937	1:19 PM Braga station	1h46	3:05 PM General Torres	2 transfers
U 15228 · AP 184	1:19 PM Braga station	1h25	2:44 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15223 · IC 722	1:55 PM Ferreiros	0h54	2:49 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
IC 722 · U 15928	2:04 PM Braga station	0h54	2:58 PM General Torres	1 transfer
IC 722 · U 15937	2:04 PM Braga station	1h01	3:05 PM General Torres	1 transfer
IC 722	2:04 PM Braga station	0h45	2:49 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	0 transfersDirect
U 15236 · IC 620 · U 15949	4:32 PM Braga station	1h38	6:10 PM General Torres	2 transfers
U 15236 · IC 620	4:32 PM Braga station	1h17	5:49 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15236 · IC 620	4:35 PM Ferreiros	1h14	5:49 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
AP 134 · U 15748	6:00 PM Braga station	0h53	6:53 PM General Torres	1 transfer
AP 134 · U 15953	6:00 PM Braga station	1h05	7:05 PM General Torres	1 transfer
AP 134	6:00 PM Braga station	0h44	6:44 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	0 transfersDirect
U 15237 · AP 136	6:55 PM Ferreiros	1h49	8:44 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15272 · IR 830 · U 15845	7:04 PM Braga station	2h06	9:10 PM General Torres	2 transfers
U 15272 · IR 830	7:04 PM Braga station	1h30	8:34 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15272 · IR 830	7:07 PM Ferreiros	1h27	8:34 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
AP 136	8:00 PM Braga station	0h44	8:44 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	0 transfersDirect
AP 136 · U 15845	8:00 PM Braga station	1h10	9:10 PM General Torres	1 transfer
U 15254 · R 23400	11:30 PM Braga station	1h54	1:24 AM General Torres	1 transfer
U 15254 · R 23400	11:30 PM Braga station	1h56	1:26 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15254 · R 23400	11:33 PM Ferreiros	1h53	1:26 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
Tuesday, May 12
U 15202 · AP 130	5:29 AM Ferreiros	1h15	6:44 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
AP 130 · U 15708	6:00 AM Braga station	0h53	6:53 AM General Torres	1 transfer
AP 130 · U 15905	6:00 AM Braga station	1h09	7:09 AM General Torres	1 transfer
AP 130	6:00 AM Braga station	0h44	6:44 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	0 transfersDirect
U 15212 · IC 730 · U 15913	7:48 AM Braga station	1h22	9:10 AM General Torres	2 transfers
U 15212 · IC 730	7:48 AM Braga station	1h01	8:49 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15212 · IC 730 · U 15716	7:48 AM Braga station	1h05	8:53 AM General Torres	2 transfers
U 15214 · AP 120 · U 15917	8:02 AM Braga station	2h03	10:05 AM General Torres	2 transfers
U 15214 · AP 120	8:02 AM Braga station	1h42	9:44 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15214 · AP 120	8:05 AM Ferreiros	1h39	9:44 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer
U 15209 · IC 720	8:50 AM Ferreiros	1h59	10:49 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal

Trains from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia run on average 32 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by bus.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 25m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $3 (€2)

Distance

30 miles (49 km)

Average train duration

54m

Cheapest ticket price

$3 (€3)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 25m

First train

12:40 AM

Last train

11:35 PM

Cheapest Month

Jan

Cheapest Day

Thu

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Wed

Best time to book

49 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $3 (€2)

Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia from $3 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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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

42m

Cheapest Price

$3 (€3)

Comboios De Portugal frequency

57 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

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FAQs: Trains from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Train ticket prices from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $3 (€3), while the average price is around $7 (€5).

The train from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia takes 1h 25m and runs 32 per day.

The distance by train from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia is 30 miles (49 km).

The first train from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia leaves at 12:40 AM.

The last train from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia leaves at 11:35 PM.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia.

Yes, there is a direct train from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia. This service operates 6 times per day, provided by Comboios De Portugal.

Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia.

The train station in Braga that goes to Vila Nova de Gaia is Braga station, which connects to Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas.

The cheapest way to get from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia is by bus, with a cost of around $3 (€2).

The train journey from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia offers scenic views of the lush Minho countryside, rolling hills, and picturesque towns, providing a pleasant travel experience.

Yes, a day trip from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia is feasible. The journey takes 1h 25m, covers a distance of 30 miles (49 km), and trains run 29 times per day.

To fully experience Vila Nova de Gaia, including its famous port wine cellars, scenic riverfront, and cultural attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

Yes, you can take the train from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia.

Since both Braga and Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia include Aveiro, Coimbra, Viana do Castelo, Guimarães, Águeda.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia, travelers should be cautious of petty theft such as pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the waterfront and public transport. Scams involving overpriced taxi rides or unofficial tour guides can occur, so it’s advisable to use licensed services. Staying aware of surroundings and securing belongings helps 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.

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Popular train stations from Braga to Vila Nova de Gaia

Braga

Vila Nova de Gaia

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 Vila Nova de Gaia.

Braga

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Praça da Estação, 4700-223 Braga, Portugal

Phone Number

+351 253 262 371

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

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.

€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

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

information

Address

4705-120 Braga, Portugal

Distance to city center

2 km

Most popular train connections from Braga

Train Braga - Lisbon

Train Braga - Porto

Train Braga - Aveiro

Train Braga - Viana do Castelo

Train Braga - Faro

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