By Air
The nearest airport to Braga and Guimarães is the Sá Carneiro International Airport (in Porto), around 50 Km away from both cities.
Bus line number 56 takes you from the airport to Porto centre (every 20 minutes). You can also take the Aerobus, an express bus that will take you directly from the airport to Porto centre (every 30 minutes), without unnecessary stops. This bus is available Monday to Friday from 9am until 7pm. From the city centre there is a number of possibilities for you to get to Braga and Guimarães.
By bus
From the centre of Porto you may take a bus to Braga at Rua Alfredo Magalhães, where the Bus Station to Braga is located. See below the respective timetable (Monday to Friday):
Buses from Rua Alfredo Magalhães to Braga
|
06h30 |
|
15h00 |
|
07h30 |
|
16h00 (a) |
|
08h00 (a) |
|
16h30 (b) |
|
09h00 |
|
17h00 |
|
10h00 (c) |
|
17h30 |
|
11h00 |
|
18h00 (a) |
|
11h30 |
|
18h15 (b) |
|
12h00 (c) |
|
18h30 |
|
12h30 |
|
19h00 |
|
13h00 |
|
20h00 (a) |
|
13h30 |
|
21h00 (b) |
|
14h00 (a) |
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|
|
|
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(a) This bus also runs on Saturdays;
(b) This bus only runs on Sundays;
(c) This bus also runs on Saturdays and Sundays; From the centre of Porto you may take a bus
to Guimarães at Parque da Magauanha (close to Trindade), where the Bus Station to Guimarães is located. See the following timetable (Monday to Friday):
Buses from Parque da Magauanha to Guimarães (Arriva)
|
07h05 * |
|
15h30 |
|
07h25 * |
|
16h20 |
|
08h15 |
|
16h50 (c) |
|
09h10 |
|
17h20 |
|
09h20 |
|
18h00 (c) |
|
10h20 |
|
18h30 |
|
11h15 (c) |
|
19h20 |
|
12h15 |
|
19h45 (c) |
| 13h20 (a) |
|
20h05 * |
|
14h20 |
|
21h30 (c) |
* These buses make a stop in Famalicão and then continue to Guimarães (you do not need to change bus).
(a) This bus also runs on Saturdays;
(b) This bus only runs on Sundays;
(c) This bus also runs on Saturdays and Sundays;
By Taxi
Should you wish to take a taxi from the airport to Braga or Guimarães: the journey takes approximately 40 min. (Braga)/ 60 min. (Guimarães) and the fare is around 35€ /45€.
Once you arrive in Braga or Guimarães, it is better to take a taxi to your accommodation or to the Halls of Residence (if you have a room reservation there).
From the Railway Station or the Bus Station in Braga and Guimarães to the Halls of Residence the fare is around 3,50 €.
NOTE: In case you arrive later than the alternatives given, please contact the International Relations Office and we will try to find a solution (booking accommodation for you in Porto, for example).