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:

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

Cabs

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