The cheapest and fastest trains from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Castelo Branco will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco without transferring at least once.
R 5601 · R 45601 · R 256014:23 PM4h06Lisbon - Oriente8:29 PMCastelo Branco station$201One-way2 transfers
R 4427 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 256255:53 PM4h46Lisbon - Oriente10:39 PMCastelo Branco station$201One-way3 transfers
R 4411 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 256239:53 AM4h43Lisbon - Oriente2:36 PMCastelo Branco station$201One-way3 transfers
R 4427 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 256255:45 PM4h54Lisboa - Santa Apolonia10:39 PMCastelo Branco station$201One-way3 transfers
R 5601 · R 45601 · R 256014:15 PM4h14Lisboa - Santa Apolonia8:29 PMCastelo Branco station$201One-way2 transfers
IC 543 · IC 115431:23 PM2h49Lisbon - Oriente4:12 PMCastelo Branco station$211One-way1 transfer
IC 541 · IC 115418:23 AM2h52Lisbon - Oriente11:15 AMCastelo Branco station$211One-way1 transfer
IC 545 · IC 115457:23 PM2h52Lisbon - Oriente10:15 PMCastelo Branco station$211One-way1 transfer
IC 543 · IC 115431:15 PM2h57Lisboa - Santa Apolonia4:12 PMCastelo Branco station$211One-way1 transfer
IC 541 · IC 115418:15 AM3h00Lisboa - Santa Apolonia11:15 AMCastelo Branco station$211One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Lisbon to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Castelo Branco costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Lisbon to Castelo Branco train times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 521 · R 5621 · IC 11541 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h36 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 521 · R 5621 · IC 11543 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 9h33 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 521 · R 5621 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h57 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
R 4405 · R 481 · IC 11543 | 6:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 9h19 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4405 · R 481 · IC 11541 | 6:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h22 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4405 · R 481 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 6:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h43 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
IC 511 · R 481 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 7:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h57 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
IC 511 · R 481 · IC 11543 | 7:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 8h33 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 511 · R 481 · IC 11541 | 7:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h36 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
AP 121 · R 481 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h27 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
AP 121 · R 481 · IC 11541 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h06 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
AP 121 · R 481 · IC 11543 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 8h03 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 541 · IC 10541 | 8:15 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h20 | 11:35 AM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 541 · IC 11541 | 8:15 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h00 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 541 · IC 11541 | 8:23 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h52 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 541 · IC 10541 | 8:23 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h12 | 11:35 AM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 541 · IC 11543 | 8:23 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h49 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 541 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 8:23 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h13 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 721 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 9:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 5h06 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 721 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h57 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 721 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h33 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 721 · R 5623 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 13h00 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
R 4411 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 9:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h51 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
R 4411 · R 5623 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 9:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 12h46 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
R 4411 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 9:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h19 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4411 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 9:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h43 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 513 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h33 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 513 · R 485 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 10h00 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
IC 513 · R 485 · IC 11545 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 9h36 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 543 · IC 10543 | 1:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h17 | 4:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 543 · IC 11543 | 1:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h57 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 543 · IC 10543 | 1:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h09 | 4:32 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 543 · IC 11543 | 1:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h49 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 543 · IC 11545 | 1:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 8h52 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 543 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 1:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 9h16 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 523 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 3:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h36 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 523 · R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 3:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h00 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 4:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h16 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
R 5601 · IC 11545 | 4:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 5h52 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
R 4427 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 5:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h54 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
R 4427 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 5:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h22 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
R 4427 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 5:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h46 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 515 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 6:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h09 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 515 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 6:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h00 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
IC 515 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 6:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h36 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
IC 545 · IC 11545 | 7:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h00 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
IC 545 · IC 11545 | 7:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h52 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Trains from Lisbon to Castelo Branco run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 8:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Lisbon to Castelo Branco trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Lisbon and Castelo Branco from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Castelo Branco
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
- Restaurante Sete Mares
- Restaurante O Talho
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €0.50
- Hotel Ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa
- Corinthia Hotel Lisbon
- Novotel Lisboa
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Metro: Line Blue
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity services
- 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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