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Compare bus and train for Albufeira to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Albufeira to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Castelo Branco costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87. The journey takes 5h 32m versus 3h 58m 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.
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.
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How to get from Albufeira to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albufeira to Castelo Branco is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM8h30Albufeira9:45 PMCastelo Branco$171One-way0 transfers
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- 1:15 PM8h30Albufeira9:45 PMCastelo Branco$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:15 PM8h30Albufeira9:45 PMCastelo Branco$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Castelo Branco costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albufeira and Castelo Branco as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Trains mostly depart from Albufeira - Ferreiras and arrive in Castelo Branco station.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Castelo Branco by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
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