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How to get to Braga:
Airports:
The faster and more convenient way to get to Braga from abroad is by plane. You can fly to Porto Airport (about 54km from Braga) or to Lisbon Airport (about 358km from Braga).
The two airports are marked in the map above.
If you fly to Porto, you can take a taxi to Braga, or you can take the Metro or a taxi to the City of Porto and then catch the train to Braga.
If you fly to Lisbon you can take a taxi or a bus to the Oriente Train Station, and from there take a train to Braga.
In both airports you will be able to rent a car (you can find the contacts on the airports webpages). Please make sure that your driver's license is valid in Portugal.
Traveling by car
Braga is connected to the larger system of European mortorways. You can get directions to Braga here.
Traveling by train
Depending on where you depart from this could be a good option to get to Braga, particularly if you fly
to Porto or to Lisbon. The official page of the railway company can be found here.
Passport/visa:
Portugal is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. Depending on your country of origin you might
need a passport and visa to enter Portugal. Please check here what are the requirements for your particular
case.
List of Portuguese embassies/consulates around the world.