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Compare train, bus, and flight for Braga to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Braga to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 $29, while a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $73 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Braga to Portimao:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braga to Portimao costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Braga to Portimao costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€23) compared to roughly $184 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $155 (€127). The journey takes 8h 3m versus 5h 31m 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 Braga to Portimao
How to get from Braga to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Braga to Portimao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:20 AM7h55Braga7:15 PMPortimao$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:20 AM7h55Braga7:15 PMPortimao$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:20 AM7h55Braga7:15 PMPortimao$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:25 AM9h20Braga4:45 PMPortimao$381One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM9h25Braga9:25 PMPortimao$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Portimao:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braga to Portimao costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Braga to Portimao costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Braga and Portimao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Braga station and arrive in Portimão.
- Buses mostly depart from Braga, Central de Camionagem and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express to go to Portimao by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, TAP Portugal to go to Portimao by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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