- Must visit
Museu Cargaleiro
Leading museum of modern art and embroidery, with strong collections by Manuel Cargaleiro and a major cultural role in the city.
Cheapest price on Sep 04
$5
Average ticket price on Sep 04
$8
Fastest journey on Sep 04
45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 04
45 m
Buses on Sep 04
32
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Covilha to Castelo Branco is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Covilha to Castelo Branco will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Fri, Sep 04, we found 32 buses from Covilha to Castelo Branco, including 32 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 04 the direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Fri, Sep 04 the slowest buses will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Covilha to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Covilha to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Covilha to Castelo Branco costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 56m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $13 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€6). The journey takes 49m versus 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Rodonotre, Alsa.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Covilha to Castelo Branco buses for today, Thursday, September 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 4:00 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h45 | 4:45 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h45 | 5:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 5:30 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 6:25 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 7:10 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 8:25 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 8:30 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 10:50 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h45 | 11:15 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 12:25 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 5:55 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 6:25 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 7:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h45 | 8:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h45 | 8:10 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 8:40 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 10:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h45 | 10:45 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 11:30 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h45 | 11:25 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 12:30 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 1:10 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 1:30 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 2:30 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 2:35 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 3:30 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 3:55 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 0h55 | 4:00 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Covilha to Castelo Branco run on average 26 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average bus duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Castelo Branco — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Castelo Branco trip today.
Leading museum of modern art and embroidery, with strong collections by Manuel Cargaleiro and a major cultural role in the city.
Museum inside the former episcopal palace, known for the iconic embroidered bedspread and collections on regional art and history.
Interpretation center dedicated to Castelo Branco embroidery, explaining techniques, symbolism, and the city's best-known craft tradition.
Formal baroque gardens beside the episcopal palace, famous for statues, box hedges, and one of Portugal's finest historic garden designs.
Main civic square framed by municipal buildings and cafés, ideal for people-watching and understanding the everyday rhythm of the city center.
Tree-lined urban park with lawns, walking paths, and sports areas; a popular local retreat for a relaxed break near the center.
A rich soup of kid or lamb with mint, bread, and broth, linked to Easter and family celebrations in Beira Baixa.
Slow-roasted kid, usually seasoned simply and cooked in a wood oven. A festive regional centerpiece in inland central Portugal.
Rustic blood sausage from Beira Baixa, traditionally served grilled or with greens. It reflects the area's pork-based village cuisine.
Traditional restaurant known for regional Beira Baixa cooking, grilled meats, and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Casual, established spot popular for hearty Portuguese dishes, generous portions, and dependable service.
Well-regarded local dining room serving Portuguese classics and regional specialties in a polished but welcoming setting.
More affordable than Lisbon or Porto. Hotels, meals, and local transport are usually lower, making it good value for budget and mid-range travelers.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. For cafes and taxis, round up small amounts.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Covilha to Castelo Branco by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Castelo Branco, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Covilha to Castelo Branco buses use the Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) to Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Covilha and Castelo Branco bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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