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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Castelo Branco to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castelo Branco to Madrid will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Castelo Branco to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Castelo Branco to Madrid run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $9 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 204 miles (329 km) distance in 5h 25m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Castelo Branco to Madrid.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator ALSA BS | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:59AM | Duration 12h29 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:59AM | Duration 12h29 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Castelo Branco to Madrid buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:30 AM Castelo Branco | 11h15 | 9:45 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Castelo Branco | 16h10 | 5:10 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Castelo Branco | 12h29 | 4:59 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Castelo Branco | 12h29 | 5:59 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 14h40 | 11:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 14h10 | 11:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Castelo Branco to Madrid with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, and Alsa. Overnight buses available on this route with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, and Alsa. Regional buses available on this route with Alsa. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Leading modern art museum best known for Picasso’s Guernica, plus major works by Dalí and Miró.
Celebrated collection of European masters from Van Eyck to Hopper in a refined palace setting.
Madrid’s most famous park offers gardens, a boating lake, monuments, and relaxed walks in the city center.
Lively grand avenue known for architecture, shopping, theaters, and nonstop energy from day to night.
Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, especially traditional in Madrid and often served in stages.
Crisp fried squid rings served in a baguette roll. This iconic Madrid street food is especially linked to bars around Plaza Mayor.
Tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla in a rich sauce. A classic old Madrid tavern dish with deep local roots.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining focused on seasonal Spanish produce, with elegant modern cooking in a polished fine-dining room.
Traditional Madrid restaurant known for cocido madrileño served in stages, with an old-school dining room and loyal local following.
Historic century-old tavern famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic, wood-lined setting near Plaza Mayor.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Most Castelo Branco to Madrid buses use the Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. Use this guide to compare Castelo Branco and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Castelo Branco, Rua Rodrigo Rebelo / Rua do Saibreiro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Castelo Branco, Rua Rodrigo Rebelo / Rua do Saibreiro. ATMs are available at Castelo Branco, Rua Rodrigo Rebelo / Rua do Saibreiro.
Ticket office support is available at Castelo Branco, Rua Rodrigo Rebelo / Rua do Saibreiro.
Available at Castelo Branco, Rua Rodrigo Rebelo / Rua do Saibreiro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Castelo Branco, Rua Rodrigo Rebelo / Rua do Saibreiro: The station has basic accessibility features for disabled access.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Elevators, ramps.