How to travel from Braga to Barcelos

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Compare train and bus for Braga to Barcelos

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Braga to Barcelos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a bus costs an average of €6.

Distance: 9 miles (16 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Braga to Barcelos

Compare the available ways to get from Braga to Barcelos, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Braga to Barcelos is a train with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Barcelos:

A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Braga to Barcelos costing on average €6.

The fastest way to travel from Braga to Barcelos is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Barcelos take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Braga and Barcelos including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Braga to Barcelos among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2m sooner (25m by bus vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around €6 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Braga to Barcelos

How to get from Braga to Barcelos by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Braga to Barcelos is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Citi Express
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  • Citi Express
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  • Comboios De PortugalAP 134
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  • Comboios De PortugalIC 720
    0 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 722
    0 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalU 15223 · IC 722
    1 transfer
  • Citi Express
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FAQs: Travel from Braga to Barcelos

Travel to Barcelos easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Braga to Barcelos.

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There are 2 options to travel between Braga and Barcelos including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Braga to Barcelos is a train with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Barcelos:

A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Braga to Barcelos costing on average €6.

The fastest way to travel from Braga to Barcelos is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Barcelos take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

The distance from Braga to Barcelos is approximately 9 miles (16 km).
The average frequency per day from Braga to Barcelos is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Braga and Barcelos as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Braga to Barcelos:
  • Trains mostly depart from Braga station and arrive in Barcelos.
  • Buses mostly depart from Braga, Central de Camionagem and arrive in Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Braga to Barcelos, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Barcelos by train.
  • Travel with Citi Express to go to Barcelos by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Braga to Barcelos with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Citi Express.
Omio customers who travel from Braga to Barcelos often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Lisbon, Porto - Campanhã, Viana do Castelo, Faro. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelos and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Barcelos to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Barcelos is typically sufficient to explore its historical landmarks, enjoy the local gastronomy, and experience the vibrant weekly market.

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