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Compare bus, train, and flight for Albufeira to Braga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Braga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €325.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price | €325 Average price | €149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Albufeira to Braga
Compare the available ways to get from Albufeira to Braga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Braga:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Braga costing on average €60.
A bus is €293 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albufeira to Braga costing on average €325.
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
Tickets start at around €33 compared to roughly €149 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €117. The journey takes 7h 34m versus 5h 15m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Albufeira to Braga
How to get from Albufeira to Braga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albufeira to Braga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:35 PM 8h25 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário 7:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:35 PM 8h25 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário 7:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 54511:35 PM 1h10 Faro Airport 2:45 PM Porto Airport €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
AP 182 · U 152257:23 AM 7h31 Albufeira - Ferreiras 2:54 PM Ferreiros €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
AP 186 · U 152514:24 PM 7h55 Albufeira - Ferreiras 12:19 AM Ferreiros €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
AP 182 · U 152257:23 AM 7h35 Albufeira - Ferreiras 2:58 PM Braga station €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM 7h40 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário 1:35 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem €12 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM 8h20 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário 7:50 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM 9h00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário 9:50 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
TP1902 · TP192811:10 AM 3h50 Faro Airport 3:00 PM Porto Airport €121 1 One-way 1 transfer
TP1908 · TP19226:05 AM 3h55 Faro Airport 10:00 AM Porto Airport €121 1 One-way 1 transfer
TP1906 · TP19364:30 PM 5h30 Faro Airport 10:00 PM Porto Airport €121 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Braga:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Braga costing on average €60.
A bus is €293 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albufeira to Braga costing on average €325.
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albufeira and Braga as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Braga, Central de Camionagem.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Albufeira - Ferreiras and arrive in Ferreiros.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Braga by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Alsa to go to Braga by bus.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, Ryanair, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, BA Cityflyer, Luxair to go to Braga by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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