The cheapest and fastest buses from Braga to Caldas da Rainha
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Braga to Caldas da Rainha is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Braga to Caldas da Rainha will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 11 buses that leave Braga for Caldas da Rainha on Sat, Mar 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 246 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Compare train and bus for Braga to Caldas da Rainha
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Braga to Caldas da Rainha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 246 km
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Braga to Caldas da Rainha bus times
The table below shows live departures for Braga to Caldas da Rainha buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:15 PM Braga | 5h25 | 6:40 PM Caldas da Rainha | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Braga | 5h25 | 8:40 PM Caldas da Rainha | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Braga | 5h05 | 10:05 PM Caldas da Rainha | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
11 · 57 | 6:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 5h55 | 11:55 AM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 5h25 | 11:55 AM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 transfer | |
20+ 10 | 7:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 5h00 | 12:30 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h40 | 1:25 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 transfer | |
4 · 7 | 11:15 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 5h20 | 4:35 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 5h00 | 5:25 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Braga to Caldas da Rainha
Buses from Braga to Caldas da Rainha run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 246 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 246 km |
Average bus duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 05:45 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, FlixBus from Braga to Caldas da RainhaYou can travel by bus between Braga to Caldas da Rainha with Rede Expressos, FlixBus for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Braga to Caldas da Rainha
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braga to Caldas da Rainha by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Caldas da Rainha, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.

