City in Northern Portugal, Portugal

Getting around Braga

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Braga

The centre is compact and walkable. Urban trains take about 1 hr to Porto; buses cover the city and the Bom Jesus funicular.

Ways to get around Braga

Very walkable

Option	Fare	Good to know
CP urban train to Porto	About €3–4	Braga to Porto São Bento, roughly hourly, about 1 hr
TUB city buses	About €1.50–2	Routes to the university, Bom Jesus and the hospital
Bom Jesus funicular	About €2–3 each way	Oldest water-powered funicular; or climb the stairs
Rede Expressos and FlixBus	About €5–12	To Porto, Lisbon and Guimarães

Ride-hailing apps in Braga

A 5 km ride costs about €4–7 ($4.5–7.9).

App	Notes
Bolt	Operates in Braga; moderate fleet, longer waits at night
Uber	Operates locally

Taxis wait at the train station and Praça da República; use the meter. Apps are usually cheaper.

Arriving in Braga

Via Porto airport (OPO)

FlixBus or Rede Expressos direct to the airport about €5–10, 50 min–1 hr; Bolt or taxi €45–60, 40 min.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are accepted for short visits; carry an IDP too to avoid problems at checks and rentals.
Onward travel in Portugal: Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains link Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and the Algarve; Rede Expressos and FlixBus buses reach more towns and are often faster inland.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Braga?

Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.

What's the best way to get around Braga?

The centre is compact and walkable. Urban trains take about 1 hr to Porto; buses cover the city and the Bom Jesus funicular.

How do I get from the airport to Braga?

FlixBus or Rede Expressos direct to the airport about €5–10, 50 min–1 hr; Bolt or taxi €45–60, 40 min.

Is Braga walkable?

Very walkable.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.