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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Braga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Braga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €245.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€54 Average price Cheapest | €245 Average price | €94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Braga
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Braga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Braga:
A bus is €191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Braga costing on average €245.
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 11h 14m versus 5h 45m 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 Madrid to Braga
How to get from Madrid to Braga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Braga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:00 PM 11h55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 9:55 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:00 PM 11h55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 9:55 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UX73086:30 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:40 AM Vigo Airport €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
12:15 AM 9h00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 8:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem €31 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:45 AM 8h30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 8:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem €33 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30 PM 11h25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:55 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 5729:20 AM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:40 AM Porto Airport €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB47310:15 PM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:35 PM Vigo Airport €63 1 One-way 0 transfers- UX1147
6:30 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 6:45 AM Porto Airport €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Braga:
A bus is €191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Braga costing on average €245.
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Braga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Braga, Central de Camionagem.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair, BA Euroflyer, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, CitizenPlane, British Airways to go to Braga by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Braga by bus.
- 17 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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