Braga is compact enough that most pet visitors walk between sights. For longer hops, the TUB municipal bus network and the CP regional train to Porto are the main options. The two operators below cover essentially all transport needs within and out of the city, the practical pet rules are listed at each entry.
City centre · Avenida da Liberdade 1, 4710-249 Braga
The TUB municipal bus network covers 60+ lines across Braga and surrounding parishes. Small dogs in carriers travel free; larger dogs are admitted at the driver's discretion (muzzle and lead required, off-peak hours preferred). Confirm with the driver as you board, in practice drivers are tolerant of well-behaved dogs.
Estação · Largo da Estação, 4700-223 Braga
Braga station is the northern terminus of CP's urban line to Porto (1h, departures every 30 minutes during the day). Dogs up to 6 kg in a closed carrier travel free; dogs over 6 kg pay €5 each way, must be muzzled and on lead, and are accepted only outside peak weekday hours (07h–09h30 and 17h–19h30). Tickets bought at the station counter or via the CP app.
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