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Museu dos Biscainhos
Museum in an 18th-century palace with decorative arts, period interiors, and formal gardens that showcase Braga’s aristocratic heritage.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Nova de Gaia to Braga will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 44 trains that leave Vila Nova de Gaia for Braga on Thu, May 28, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 49 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 15201 · R 3401
R 4607 · U 15217
U 15217 · R 4607
R 3401 · U 15201
U 15217 · R 4607
AP 133
AP 137
AP 135
AP 131
IC 721Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vila Nova de Gaia to Braga 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 57m. 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)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Vila Nova de Gaia to Braga:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vila Nova de Gaia to Braga costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Vila Nova de Gaia to Braga trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 831 · U 15213 | 8:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h14 | 9:59 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
IR 831 · U 15213 | 8:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h18 | 10:03 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
U 15915 · AP 131 | 9:31 AM General Torres | 0h58 | 10:29 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
U 15615 · AP 131 | 9:35 AM General Torres | 0h54 | 10:29 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IC 521 · U 15215 | 9:38 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h21 | 10:59 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
AP 131 | 9:43 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h46 | 10:29 AM Braga station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 131 · U 15215 | 9:43 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h16 | 10:59 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
R 4607 · U 15217 | 10:33 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h21 | 11:54 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
R 4607 · U 15217 | 10:33 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h25 | 11:58 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
R 4607 · U 15217 | 10:35 AM General Torres | 1h23 | 11:58 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
AP 121 · U 15219 | 10:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h08 | 12:58 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
AP 121 · U 15219 | 10:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h04 | 12:54 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
AP 123 · U 15221 | 11:43 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h28 | 1:11 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
AP 123 · U 15223 | 11:43 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h11 | 1:54 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
U 15927 · IC 721 | 12:31 PM General Torres | 0h56 | 1:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IC 721 | 12:38 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h49 | 1:27 PM Braga station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 721 · U 15223 | 12:38 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h16 | 1:54 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
AP 182 · U 15225 | 12:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h11 | 2:54 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
AP 182 · U 15225 | 12:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h15 | 2:58 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IC 621 · U 15227 | 2:38 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h16 | 3:54 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
IC 621 · U 15227 | 2:38 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h20 | 3:58 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
AP 125 · U 15229 | 2:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h15 | 4:58 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
AP 125 · U 15229 | 2:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h11 | 4:54 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
U 15943 · AP 133 | 4:31 PM General Torres | 0h58 | 5:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
AP 133 · U 15233 | 4:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h16 | 5:59 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
AP 133 | 4:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h46 | 5:29 PM Braga station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15951 · AP 135 | 6:31 PM General Torres | 0h58 | 7:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
U 15643 · AP 135 | 6:35 PM General Torres | 0h54 | 7:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IC 523 · U 15241 | 6:38 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h15 | 7:53 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
AP 135 · U 15241 | 6:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h10 | 7:53 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
AP 135 | 6:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h46 | 7:29 PM Braga station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 127 · U 15247 | 7:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h35 | 10:18 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
U 15957 · AP 137 | 8:31 PM General Torres | 0h58 | 9:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
U 15651 · AP 137 | 8:35 PM General Torres | 0h54 | 9:29 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IC 731 · U 15247 | 8:38 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h36 | 10:14 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
IC 731 · U 15247 | 8:38 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h40 | 10:18 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
AP 137 · U 15247 | 8:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h31 | 10:14 PM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
AP 137 | 8:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h46 | 9:29 PM Braga station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15655 · IC 723 | 10:31 PM General Torres | 0h56 | 11:27 PM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
IC 723 | 10:38 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h49 | 11:27 PM Braga station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 129 · U 15251 | 10:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h40 | 12:23 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
AP 129 · U 15251 | 10:43 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h36 | 12:19 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
U 15201 · R 3401 | 12:40 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h12 | 1:52 AM Ferreiros | 1 transfer | |
R 3401 · U 15201 | 12:40 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1h15 | 1:55 AM Braga station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Vila Nova de Gaia to Braga run on average 41 times per day, taking around 57m. 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 23:37. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
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