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The cheapest and fastest trains from Coimbra to Castelo Branco
Showing times and prices for Dec 22
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
71
Distance
90 km
Cheap tickets
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 $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Coimbra to Castelo Branco without transferring at least once.
R 4500 · R 562105:24AM4h20
Espadaneira halt09:44AMCastelo Branco station
$201One-way
1 transfer
R 4514 · R 562505:28PM4h11
Espadaneira halt09:39PMCastelo Branco station
$201One-way
1 transfer
R 4506 · R 562308:29AM5h04
Espadaneira halt01:33PMCastelo Branco station
$201One-way
1 transfer
R 4500 · R 562105:22AM4h22
Bencanta halt09:44AMCastelo Branco station
$201One-way
1 transfer
R 4506 · R 562308:26AM5h07
Bencanta halt01:33PMCastelo Branco station
$201One-way
1 transfer
IC 520 · IC 54107:57AM3h06
Coimbra-B11:03AMCastelo Branco station
$281One-way
1 transfer
IC 620 · IC 54506:56PM3h17
Coimbra-B10:13PMCastelo Branco station
$281One-way
1 transfer
R 4501 · IC 520 · IC 54107:33AM3h30
Bencanta halt11:03AMCastelo Branco station
$291One-way
2 transfers
AP 126 · IC 54506:43PM3h30
Coimbra-B10:13PMCastelo Branco station
$401One-way
1 transfer
R 4501 · IC 520 · IC 54107:30AM3h33
Espadaneira halt11:03AMCastelo Branco station
$291One-way
2 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 €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 €3, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€16 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Coimbra to Castelo Branco train times
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Castelo Branco trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 5:12 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 4505 · IC 522 · R 5623 | 8:14 AM Espadaneira halt | 5h19 | 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 4505 · IC 522 · R 5623 | 8:16 AM Bencanta halt | 5h17 | 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 4506 · R 5623 | 8:23 AM Coimbra-B | 5h10 | 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4506 · R 5601 | 8:23 AM Coimbra-B | 11h12 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4506 · IC 543 | 8:23 AM Coimbra-B | 7h42 | 4:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4506 · R 5623 | 8:26 AM Bencanta halt | 5h07 | 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4506 · R 5623 | 8:29 AM Espadaneira halt | 5h04 | 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| U 16808 · IC 510 · R 5623 | 9:05 AM Bencanta halt | 4h28 | 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| U 16808 · IC 510 · R 5623 | 9:08 AM Espadaneira halt | 4h25 | 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 510 · IC 543 | 9:22 AM Coimbra-B | 6h43 | 4:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 510 · R 5601 | 9:22 AM Coimbra-B | 10h13 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 510 · R 5623 | 9:22 AM Coimbra-B | 4h11 | 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 522 · R 5623 | 9:54 AM Coimbra-B | 3h39 | 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 522 · R 5601 | 9:54 AM Coimbra-B | 9h41 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 522 · IC 543 | 9:54 AM Coimbra-B | 6h11 | 4:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4508 · R 5601 | 10:22 AM Coimbra-B | 9h13 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4508 · R 5625 | 10:22 AM Coimbra-B | 11h17 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4508 · IC 543 | 10:22 AM Coimbra-B | 5h43 | 4:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| U 16811 · IC 720 · IC 543 | 10:58 AM Espadaneira halt | 5h07 | 4:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| U 16811 · IC 720 · IC 543 | 11:01 AM Bencanta halt | 5h04 | 4:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 720 · IC 545 | 11:56 AM Coimbra-B | 10h17 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 720 · R 5601 | 11:56 AM Coimbra-B | 7h39 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 720 · IC 543 | 11:56 AM Coimbra-B | 4h09 | 4:05 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 720 · R 5625 | 11:56 AM Coimbra-B | 9h43 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4510 · R 5625 | 1:30 PM Coimbra-B | 8h09 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4510 · R 5601 | 1:30 PM Coimbra-B | 6h05 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4510 · IC 545 | 1:30 PM Coimbra-B | 8h43 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 524 · IC 545 | 1:56 PM Coimbra-B | 8h17 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 524 · R 5601 | 1:56 PM Coimbra-B | 5h39 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 524 · R 5625 | 1:56 PM Coimbra-B | 7h43 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 516 · R 5601 | 2:52 PM Coimbra-B | 4h43 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 516 · R 5625 | 2:52 PM Coimbra-B | 6h47 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 516 · IC 545 | 2:52 PM Coimbra-B | 7h21 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| U 16819 · IC 722 · R 5601 | 3:00 PM Espadaneira halt | 4h35 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| U 16819 · IC 722 · R 5601 | 3:02 PM Bencanta halt | 4h33 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| U 16818 · IC 722 · R 5601 | 3:10 PM Bencanta halt | 4h25 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| U 16818 · IC 722 · R 5601 | 3:13 PM Espadaneira halt | 4h22 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 722 · IC 545 | 3:56 PM Coimbra-B | 6h17 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 722 · R 5601 | 3:56 PM Coimbra-B | 3h39 | 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 722 · R 5625 | 3:56 PM Coimbra-B | 5h43 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4512 · R 5625 | 4:27 PM Coimbra-B | 5h12 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4512 · IC 545 | 4:27 PM Coimbra-B | 5h46 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4512 · R 5625 | 4:30 PM Bencanta halt | 5h09 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4512 · R 5625 | 4:33 PM Espadaneira halt | 5h06 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4517 · IC 526 · R 5625 | 5:10 PM Espadaneira halt | 4h29 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 4517 · IC 526 · R 5625 | 5:13 PM Bencanta halt | 4h26 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 526 · IC 545 | 5:56 PM Coimbra-B | 4h17 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 526 · R 5625 | 5:56 PM Coimbra-B | 3h43 | 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4516 · IC 545 | 6:23 PM Coimbra-B | 3h50 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4516 · IC 545 | 6:26 PM Bencanta halt | 3h47 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4516 · IC 545 | 6:29 PM Espadaneira halt | 3h44 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| AP 126 · IC 545 | 6:43 PM Coimbra-B | 3h30 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 620 · IC 545 | 6:56 PM Coimbra-B | 3h17 | 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
| R 3400 · R 5621 | 2:55 AM Coimbra-B | 6h49 | 9:44 AM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 3400 · R 5623 | 2:55 AM Coimbra-B | 10h38 | 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 3400 · IC 541 | 2:55 AM Coimbra-B | 8h08 | 11:03 AM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coimbra to Castelo Branco
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Trains from Coimbra to Castelo Branco run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) 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 44m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€3)
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 01:00 |
Last train 20:04 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€3)
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Coimbra to Castelo Branco trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Coimbra and Castelo Branco from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Comboios De Portugal
About
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway company of Portugal, operating medium- and long-distance services across the country as well as international connections to Spain and France. CP’s train types include Alfa Pendular (AP), high-speed trains reaching up to 220 km/h between Porto, Lisbon, and Faro; Intercidades, long-distance trains running at up to 200 km/h; Inter-Regional (IR) for medium-distance travel; and Regional services for local routes. International (IN) trains connect Portugal with key destinations abroad. Fare options include Promo tickets — available 5 to 60 days in advance and non-refundable — and Normal tickets, which are refundable for a fee. Both fare types are offered in 1st and 2nd class. Onboard amenities may include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Lisbon–Porto, Lisbon–Faro, and Porto–Faro, offering scenic views of Portugal’s countryside and coastline.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 6m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
Comboios De Portugal frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar-cafeteria service with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
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.
Two to three days are recommended to explore Castelo Branco, giving you ample time to visit its historic sites, enjoy the local cuisine, and experience the unique cultural attractions.
The distance by train from Coimbra to Castelo Branco is 55 miles (90 km).
In Castelo Branco, you can visit the Centro de Cultura Contemporânea for contemporary art exhibitions, and admire the 13th-century architecture of Igreja de São Miguel. Explore local markets for crafts and delicacies, and enjoy performances at Cine-Teatro Avenida. For outdoor activities, hike in the Serra da Gardunha mountains. Don't miss the Jardim do Paço Episcopal for its baroque beauty, Castelo Branco Castle for panoramic views, and the Museu Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior for regional archaeology and art. The Sé Catedral de Castelo Branco and Parque da Cidade also offer rich historical and leisure experiences.
The first train from Coimbra to Castelo Branco leaves at 1:00 AM.
A day trip from Coimbra to Castelo Branco is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 44m. However, there are 25 train trips available per day.
The last train from Coimbra to Castelo Branco leaves at 8:04 PM.
Train ticket prices from Coimbra to Castelo Branco can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $15 (€12), while the average price is around $20 (€16).
There is no direct train service currently available from Coimbra to Castelo Branco.
The cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Castelo Branco is by bus, with a cost of around $4 (€3).
Yes, the train journey from Coimbra to Castelo Branco is considered scenic, offering views of lush countryside, rolling hills, and picturesque villages along the way.
The train from Coimbra to Castelo Branco takes 3h 44m and runs 25 per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Coimbra to Castelo Branco.
Yes, you can take the train from Coimbra to Castelo Branco.
The train station in Coimbra that goes to Castelo Branco is Coimbra-B, which connects to Castelo Branco station.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Coimbra to Castelo Branco.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Coimbra to Castelo Branco
Coimbra
Castelo Branco
The major train station for departures in Coimbra is Coimbra-B. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Coimbra-B for your trip from Coimbra to Castelo Branco.
Amenities at train station
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Bencanta
Amenities at train station
DiningATMAccessibilityEspadaneira
Amenities at train station
DiningAccessibility
The major train station for arrivals in Castelo Branco is Castelo Branco. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Castelo Branco for your journey to Castelo Branco from Coimbra.
Castelo Branco
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Avenida Nuno Álvares.
Dining
- Restaurante Pinguim
- Restaurante O Lagarto
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel Rainha D. Amélia
- Hotel TRYP Colina do Castelo
- Hotel Império do Rei
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
Public transit options for Castelo Branco
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available
Benquerencas
Retaxo
Amenities at train station
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