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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 train, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 train costs an average of €30, while a flight costs an average of €142.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€35 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €142 Average price | €151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Braga to Portimao
Compare the available ways to get from Braga to Portimao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Portimao:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Braga to Portimao costing on average €35.
A train is €113 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Braga to Portimao costing on average €142.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €151 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €117. The journey takes 7h 59m 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 AM 7h55 Braga 7:15 PM Portimao €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:20 AM 7h55 Braga 7:15 PM Portimao €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:20 AM 7h55 Braga 7:15 PM Portimao €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:00 PM 9h20 Braga 7:20 AM Portimao €27 1 One-way 0 transfers11:25 PM 11h25 Braga 10:50 AM Portimao €30 1 One-way 0 transfers5:25 AM 8h55 Braga 2:20 PM Portimao €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Portimao:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Braga to Portimao costing on average €35.
A train is €113 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Braga to Portimao costing on average €142.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 25 buses 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 Ryanair to go to Portimao by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- Travel with Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Portimao by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 3 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
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