English Historic centre
Around the cathedral and Avenida Central; some streets are pedestrian.
Braga is Portugal's oldest city and its religious capital: an 11th-century cathedral, the UNESCO-listed Bom Jesus sanctuary with its baroque stairway, and a young university centre. With Zonetransfers, someone is waiting for you on the ground floor of Porto's terminal for a direct run to Braga, from €89 for the whole car.
The route runs straight north on the A3; in about 40 minutes your driver enters Braga and drops you at your hotel in the centre, at Bom Jesus or by the station, without going through Porto. You cover about 55 km, over 40 min, for a vehicle price from €89, set at booking. Zonetransfers confirms your booking instantly.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | about 55 km |
| Journey time | 40 min |
| Price | from €89 per vehicle |
| Pick-up | Arrivals hall, with a name sign |
Around the cathedral and Avenida Central; some streets are pedestrian.
Hotels at the sanctuary, 6 km from the centre.
Modern area with business hotels and direct access.
Add your full address to the booking and we find your door in Braga first time.
Cars cannot wait at the kerb in Porto, so your driver meets you inside, where you leave baggage reclaim. From there it is one ride to Braga.
Braga is usually combined with Guimarães, 25 minutes away. Many English-speaking visitors stay in Braga and see both without driving.
Easter week is spectacular but very busy: book early.
Bom Jesus is best visited early in the morning.
A car with driver links Braga, Guimarães and Ponte de Lima in a day.
On your last day, set the Braga pick-up for 2 h 45 min ahead of a flight within Europe's Schengen zone and 3 h 15 min ahead of flights to Britain, Ireland, North America or anywhere with exit passport checks.
Tell us the airline and flight and the driver plans the pick-up around your check-in time.
Cancelling is free with two days' notice for cars, four days for minibuses and coaches. Read the conditions.
Braga's Holy Week processions are the most famous in Portugal and close the centre several evenings. If you arrive then, give us your hotel name so we use an open access route.
Baroque stairway and UNESCO sanctuary.
Portugal's oldest cathedral.
Garden beside the old bishop's palace.
The country's second great Marian shrine, above the city.
One price for the car, whether one or four ride, even on a midnight arrival.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Holy Week | Night processions and decorated streets in the centre. |
| 23–24 June | São João de Braga, with street parties and fireworks. |
Combining Braga with other towns? Our car with driver in Porto service waits at each stop.
Leave Porto Airport towards the A41 and A3.
A3 towards Braga.
Exit towards Braga centre.
Arrival in the centre, at Bom Jesus or the station.
Fuel and tolls are part of the fare. Times given assume normal traffic.
Hotels, guesthouses and rentals in Braga are all on our map. Still deciding? Consider these:
| Hotel | Area | Why choose it | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Galé Collection Braga | Braga centre | In the former São Marcos hospital, with cloisters and a spa. | History and location |
| Hotel do Elevador | Bom Jesus do Monte | Next to the Iberian Peninsula's oldest funicular, with city views. | Views |
| Meliá Braga Hotel & Spa | Avenida General Carrilho da Silva Pinto | Modern, with a spa and conference centre. | Business trips |
Bikes, golf bags, surfboards or a pushchair? A minivan keeps everything inside the vehicle. Check our fleet · Coaches for groups in Porto
Once through the baggage-hall doors, your driver is there, name sign in hand. Kerbside waiting is not allowed in Porto, which is why we meet you inside.
About 55 km, around 40 minutes by private transfer on the A3.
Yes, with a car with driver who waits at each stop.
From €89 per vehicle for up to 4 passengers, A3 toll included.
It depends on the trip: Vila Galé Collection Braga, Hotel do Elevador or Meliá Braga Hotel & Spa are good choices. Whichever you book, your driver goes to its entrance.
The driver sees the live arrival time of your flight, so the pick-up follows the real landing, early or late; you have an hour of free waiting from the moment you land. If the delay goes beyond an hour and a half, we confirm the new time with you.
They are, at no cost, for groups I, II and III; put each child's age in the booking notes.
Type in your flight and the address and the fare is fixed from that moment.
Used Zonetransfers for a trip from Milan to Lake Como. The pickup was arranged in advance, which made planning the day easier. Comfortable journey and no issues along the way.(10/21/2026) Daniel Foster
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I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore