Useful Information
Find useful information to plan your visit to Braga: transport, contacts, timetables, maps and everything you need to explore the city.
How to get there
By Car
The city is served by freeways:
- North (A3 from Valença)
- South (A3 from Porto and A1 from Lisbon)
- East (A11 from Penafiel, passing through Guimarães)
- West (A11, from Apúlia through Barcelos)
By Train
CP - Comboios de Portugal services:
- Alfa Pendular
- Intercity
- Porto Urban Trains
Station address: Largo da Estação, 4700-223, Braga
By Bus
The city of Braga has a Central Bus Station with various road transport operators, providing regional, national and international connections.
Address: Avenida General Norton de Matos, 4704-505 Braga
By Plane
O Francisco Sá Carneiro International AirportOporto is home to the main flag and low-cost airlines. It is located 30 minutes from Braga (via the A3 and A41). You can check the flights here of all the airlines and their connections to this airport.
Connections available to Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport:
- National Express Network: Aeroporto ↔ Braga
- Get Bus Shuttle: Airport ↔ Braga
- Flixbus: Airport ↔ Braga
- Porto Metro
- CP-Comboios de Portugal
O Vigo International AirportVigo (Spain), 100 km away, is also an option. There are daily buses between Vigo and Braga, via the National Express Network and Flixbus. You can check the flights here of all the airlines and their connections to this airport.
By Ship
O Leixões Port Cruise TerminalPorto Cruise Terminal, also known as Porto Cruise Terminal, is 45 minutes from Braga, with easy freeway connections.
Other information
International Call
If you are calling from outside Portugal, dial the prefix +351.
Mobility in the City
- TUB - Transportes Urbanos de Braga: www.tub.pt
Cabs
- www.bragataxis.pt (253 253 253)
- www.taxisbraga.pt (253 253 535)
- www.taxi24.pt (253 253 053)
Contact
Emergency numbers
- National Distress Number: 112
- Braga Volunteer Fire Brigade: 253 200 430
- Braga Fire Brigade: 253 264 077
- Braga Hospital: 253 027 000
- Public Security Police: 253 200 420