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Museu dos Biscainhos
Museum set in an 18th-century baroque palace with period interiors, decorative arts, and formal gardens. A strong choice for understanding aristocratic life in Braga.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Viana do Castelo to Braga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viana do Castelo to Braga will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
It's difficult to get from Viana do Castelo to Braga without transferring at least once.
R 3102 · U 15205
R 3304 · U 15233
R 3300 · U 15223
R 3104 · U 15215
R 3106 · U 15241
IR 830 · U 15275
IR 830 · U 15275
IC 730 · U 15209
IC 730 · U 15209
R 3300 · U 15223Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Viana do Castelo to Braga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 40m. 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 $6, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Viana do Castelo to Braga:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Viana do Castelo to Braga costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 0m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 1h 0m versus 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Viana do Castelo to Braga trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 856 · U 15249 | 9:08 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h46 | 10:54 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
IR 856 · IC 723 | 9:08 PM Viana do Castelo | 2h19 | 11:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 856 · U 15249 | 9:08 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h50 | 10:58 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
R 3100 · AP 131 | 5:09 AM Viana do Castelo | 5h20 | 10:29 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3100 · IC 721 | 5:09 AM Viana do Castelo | 8h18 | 1:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3102 · U 15205 | 5:52 AM Viana do Castelo | 1h57 | 7:49 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
R 3102 · IC 721 | 5:52 AM Viana do Castelo | 7h35 | 1:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3102 · AP 131 | 5:52 AM Viana do Castelo | 4h37 | 10:29 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3102 · U 15205 | 5:52 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h01 | 7:53 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3000 · AP 131 | 6:39 AM Viana do Castelo | 3h50 | 10:29 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3000 · U 15209 | 6:39 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h14 | 8:53 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3000 · U 15209 | 6:39 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h10 | 8:49 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
R 3000 · IC 721 | 6:39 AM Viana do Castelo | 6h48 | 1:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · U 15209 | 7:34 AM Viana do Castelo | 1h19 | 8:53 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · U 15209 | 7:34 AM Viana do Castelo | 1h15 | 8:49 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · AP 131 | 7:34 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h55 | 10:29 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · IC 721 | 7:34 AM Viana do Castelo | 5h53 | 1:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 850 · U 15213 | 7:57 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h06 | 10:03 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 850 · AP 131 | 7:57 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h32 | 10:29 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 850 · IC 721 | 7:57 AM Viana do Castelo | 5h30 | 1:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 850 · U 15213 | 7:57 AM Viana do Castelo | 2h02 | 9:59 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
R 3104 · AP 133 | 9:35 AM Viana do Castelo | 7h54 | 5:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3104 · U 15215 | 9:35 AM Viana do Castelo | 1h24 | 10:59 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
R 3104 · IC 721 | 9:35 AM Viana do Castelo | 3h52 | 1:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3104 · U 15215 | 9:35 AM Viana do Castelo | 1h28 | 11:03 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 852 · U 15217 | 10:03 AM Viana do Castelo | 1h51 | 11:54 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
IR 852 · U 15217 | 10:03 AM Viana do Castelo | 1h55 | 11:58 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 852 · IC 721 | 10:03 AM Viana do Castelo | 3h24 | 1:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 852 · AP 133 | 10:03 AM Viana do Castelo | 7h26 | 5:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3300 · U 15223 | 12:35 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h23 | 1:58 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3300 · AP 135 | 12:35 PM Viana do Castelo | 6h54 | 7:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3300 · AP 133 | 12:35 PM Viana do Castelo | 4h54 | 5:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3300 · U 15223 | 12:35 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h19 | 1:54 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
R 3300 · AP 137 | 12:35 PM Viana do Castelo | 8h54 | 9:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 854 · U 15229 | 3:05 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h53 | 4:58 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 854 · AP 133 | 3:05 PM Viana do Castelo | 2h24 | 5:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 854 · U 15229 | 3:05 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h49 | 4:54 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
IR 854 · AP 135 | 3:05 PM Viana do Castelo | 4h24 | 7:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 854 · AP 137 | 3:05 PM Viana do Castelo | 6h24 | 9:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3304 · AP 135 | 4:24 PM Viana do Castelo | 3h05 | 7:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3304 · U 15233 | 4:24 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h35 | 5:59 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
R 3304 · IC 723 | 4:24 PM Viana do Castelo | 7h03 | 11:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3304 · U 15233 | 4:24 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h39 | 6:03 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3304 · AP 137 | 4:24 PM Viana do Castelo | 5h05 | 9:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3106 · AP 135 | 5:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h44 | 7:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3106 · AP 137 | 5:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 3h44 | 9:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3106 · AP 135 · U 15246 | 5:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h52 | 7:37 PM Ferreiros | 2 transfers | |
R 3106 · IC 723 | 5:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 5h42 | 11:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 3106 · U 15241 | 5:45 PM Viana do Castelo | 2h08 | 7:53 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
IR 830 · AP 137 | 6:55 PM Viana do Castelo | 2h34 | 9:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 830 · U 15275 | 6:55 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h15 | 8:10 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 830 · IC 723 | 6:55 PM Viana do Castelo | 4h32 | 11:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IR 830 · U 15275 | 6:55 PM Viana do Castelo | 1h12 | 8:07 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Viana do Castelo to Braga run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) 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 15m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 4:32 AM |
Last train 9:42 PM |
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