CHEMPOR 2008: 10th International Chemical & Biological Engineering Conference

DEB

Information about Braga and getting to Braga

CHEMPOR 2008 will take place at the University of Minho, Pedagogic Complex II, Gualtar Campus, in Braga, an ancient city in the heart of the green and fertile region known as the Costa Verde in the North of Portugal. It is the capital of the Minho province, and formerly was (as Bracara Augusta) the capital of the Roman province of Gallaecia, and of the Suebic kingdom of Gallaecia.

Braga, Largo do Paço Braga, which is known for its baroque churches and splendid 18th century houses, is a modern, fast-growing commercial town. The old city, solemn and antique, is animated with academic and cultural life and with its characterful 19th century cafes, a good choice of restaurants serving splending traditional gastronomy, and a number of lively bars.

Getting to Braga

From Porto Airport

The Oporto International Airport (Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro) is located 50 Km from Braga and it is served by all major European airlines. There are several ways to go from the Oporto Airport to Braga:

Taxi:

Taking a taxi is the simplest and the fastest way (45 min). The distance between the Oporto airport and Braga is about 50km by road. The cost of traveling from the airport to the Braga city center should be around EUR 65.00.

Metro + Train

The cheapest way:

Take the metro to Oporto Railway Station "Campanhã". Line E (Violet) goes to "Estádio do Dragão". Exit at Campanhã. The metro ticket should cost you around EUR 2.00.
Take a train from the Campanhã train station to Braga. The train ticket should cost you about EUR 2.00. In general the earliest train to Braga leaves from Porto-Campanhã station at 6:21; the last train leaves at 22:36. Be sure to check since timetables are different on weekends. (timetable)

Web pages:

Rental Car

The following car hire companies have offices at the Oporto International Airport: Budget, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National/Alamo and SIXT. See the airport webpage for details (location, contacts. etc).

From Lisbon Airport

As an alternative you can fly to Lisbon International Airport and from there take a train to Braga. To get from the airport to the "Gare do Oriente" train station, you may use bus n. 44, or else get on a taxi (5 minute ride). Three daily trains depart from Gare do Oriente directly to Braga, at 8.04, 14.04, and 19.04. Direct trains to Braga cost around 30 €.

Alternatively you can take a train to Porto Campanhã station (departure every hour from 6.04 to 21.04, except at 12.04) and from there take a train to Braga.

For more information see the following links:

Maps: (click on the image to expand)

Braga Centre U.M. localization Campus de Gualtar