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How to get to Braga

The closest airport, Oporto Airport (OPO), is about 55km (34mi) from Braga.

  • The Oporto Airport has a subway station connecting it to the city centre. Use it to get to the station "Campanhã" - about 30 minutes, 1.40€
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  • In "Campanhã" follow the signs to railway station and get the train to Braga - about 1 hour, 2.15€
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  • Once at Braga railway station, use a taxi to get to the hotel (10 minutes, about 5€)
  • VAST Organization can provide a taxi service between the airport and Braga, at 50€ (typical cost is 70€). Those interested contact registration<at>vast2008.org with flight details.

If you plan arriving by car, use the motorway A3 (Valença-Porto):

  • If you come from north, take the exit "Braga Oeste/Barcelos/Guimarães" and follow the signs to Braga/Guimarães first and then to Braga Norte.
  • If you come from south, use the exit "Braga Sul/Celeirós" and then again follow the signs to Braga Sul.

The Vigo Airport (VGO) in Spain is about 100km (62mi) from Braga. The train station is about 13km(8mi) from the airport. From there you can go to Braga by train (about 2 hours, +/-10€). If you plan using this airport and need help please feel free to contact us.

Map: Braga, Oporto Airport

 


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Last modified: 26-Nov-2008