The cheapest and fastest trains from Coimbra to Castelo Branco
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 29 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coimbra 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 Coimbra to Castelo Branco will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 3 trains that leave Coimbra for Castelo Branco on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 5 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 6 h 6 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.
4:27 PM5h12Coimbra9:39 PMCastelo Branco$151One-way0 transfers
8:23 AM5h10Coimbra1:33 PMCastelo Branco$171One-way0 transfers
4:33 PM6h06Coimbra10:39 PMCastelo Branco$201One-way0 transfers
8:23 AM5h10Coimbra1:33 PMCastelo Branco$171One-way0 transfers
4:27 PM5h12Coimbra9:39 PMCastelo Branco$151One-way0 transfers
4:33 PM6h06Coimbra10:39 PMCastelo Branco$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Coimbra to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Coimbra to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Castelo Branco costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 2h 58m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Coimbra to Castelo Branco train times
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Castelo Branco trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4502 · R 481 · IC 11541 | 6:12 AM Coimbra-B | 5h03 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4502 · R 481 · IC 11543 | 6:12 AM Coimbra-B | 10h00 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4502 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 6:12 AM Coimbra-B | 10h00 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 520 · R 481 · IC 10541 · U 16801 | 6:54 AM Espadaneira halt | 4h41 | 11:35 AM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 520 · IC 541 · IC 11541 · U 16801 | 6:54 AM Espadaneira halt | 4h21 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 520 · R 481 · IC 10541 · U 16801 | 6:56 AM Bencanta halt | 4h39 | 11:35 AM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 520 · IC 541 · IC 11541 · U 16801 | 6:56 AM Bencanta halt | 4h19 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 520 · IC 541 · IC 11543 | 7:57 AM Coimbra-B | 8h15 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 520 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 7:57 AM Coimbra-B | 8h15 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 520 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 7:57 AM Coimbra-B | 8h15 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 520 · IC 541 · IC 11541 | 7:57 AM Coimbra-B | 3h18 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 520 · R 481 · IC 10541 | 7:57 AM Coimbra-B | 3h38 | 11:35 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4505 · IC 730 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 8:14 AM Espadaneira halt | 6h22 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
R 4505 · IC 730 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 8:16 AM Bencanta halt | 6h20 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
R 4506 · R 485 · IC 11545 | 8:23 AM Coimbra-B | 13h52 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4506 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 8:23 AM Coimbra-B | 7h49 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4506 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 8:23 AM Coimbra-B | 6h13 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
R 4506 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 8:23 AM Coimbra-B | 7h49 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4506 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 8:26 AM Bencanta halt | 6h10 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
R 4506 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 8:29 AM Espadaneira halt | 6h07 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
U 16808 · IC 510 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 9:05 AM Bencanta halt | 5h31 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
IC 510 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 9:08 AM Espadaneira halt | 5h28 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
IC 510 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 9:22 AM Coimbra-B | 6h50 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 510 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 9:22 AM Coimbra-B | 6h50 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 510 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 9:22 AM Coimbra-B | 12h53 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 730 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 9:54 AM Coimbra-B | 6h18 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 730 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 9:54 AM Coimbra-B | 4h42 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 730 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 9:54 AM Coimbra-B | 6h18 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 730 · R 485 · IC 11545 | 9:54 AM Coimbra-B | 12h21 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4508 · R 485 · IC 11545 | 10:22 AM Coimbra-B | 11h53 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4508 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 10:22 AM Coimbra-B | 11h53 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4508 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 10:22 AM Coimbra-B | 5h50 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21720 · IC 543 · IC 11543 · U 16811 | 10:58 AM Espadaneira halt | 5h14 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 720 · R 485 · IC 10543 · U 16811 | 10:58 AM Espadaneira halt | 5h34 | 4:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 720 · R 485 · IC 10543 · U 16811 | 11:01 AM Bencanta halt | 5h31 | 4:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 21720 · IC 543 · IC 11543 · U 16811 | 11:01 AM Bencanta halt | 5h11 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 720 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 11:56 AM Coimbra-B | 4h16 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 720 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 11:56 AM Coimbra-B | 10h19 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 720 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 11:56 AM Coimbra-B | 10h19 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21720 · IC 543 · IC 11543 | 12:02 PM Coimbra-B | 4h10 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21720 · R 485 · IC 10543 | 12:02 PM Coimbra-B | 4h30 | 4:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21720 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 12:02 PM Coimbra-B | 10h13 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21720 · R 485 · IC 11545 | 12:02 PM Coimbra-B | 10h13 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 21720 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 12:02 PM Coimbra-B | 4h10 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4510 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 1:30 PM Coimbra-B | 8h45 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4510 · R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 1:30 PM Coimbra-B | 9h09 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
R 4510 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 1:30 PM Coimbra-B | 8h45 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 524 · R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 1:56 PM Coimbra-B | 8h43 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
IC 524 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 1:56 PM Coimbra-B | 8h19 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 524 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 1:56 PM Coimbra-B | 8h19 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 512 · R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 2:52 PM Coimbra-B | 7h47 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
IC 512 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 2:52 PM Coimbra-B | 7h23 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 512 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 2:52 PM Coimbra-B | 7h23 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 722 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 3:56 PM Coimbra-B | 6h19 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 722 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 3:56 PM Coimbra-B | 6h19 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 722 · R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 3:56 PM Coimbra-B | 6h43 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
R 4512 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 4:27 PM Coimbra-B | 6h12 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
R 4512 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 4:27 PM Coimbra-B | 5h48 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4512 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 4:30 PM Bencanta halt | 6h09 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
R 4512 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 4:33 PM Espadaneira halt | 6h06 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
R 4516 · IC 545 · IC 11545 | 6:23 PM Coimbra-B | 3h52 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4516 · IC 545 · IC 11545 | 6:26 PM Bencanta halt | 3h49 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4516 · IC 545 · IC 11545 | 6:29 PM Espadaneira halt | 3h46 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 620 · IC 545 · IC 11545 | 6:56 PM Coimbra-B | 3h19 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coimbra to Castelo Branco
Trains from Coimbra to Castelo Branco run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 8:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 5 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Coimbra to Castelo Branco
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Castelo Branco by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Castelo Branco, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Coimbra to Castelo Branco
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Avenida Nuno Álvares
- Restaurante Pinguim
- Restaurante O Lagarto
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainha D. Amélia
- Hotel TRYP Colina do Castelo
- Hotel Império do Rei
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available
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