How to travel from Albufeira to Castelo Branco

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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 prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 193 miles (311 km)

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€25

Average price

Cheapest

€27

Average price

6h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 11m

Average total duration

5h 41m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Albufeira to Castelo Branco

How to get from Albufeira to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

Rede Expressos
09:15AM6h55
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
04:10PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Comboios De PortugalIC 670 · IC 543
08:45AM7h20
Albufeira - Ferreiras
04:05PMCastelo Branco station
$221One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Rede Expressos67+Citi Express34
01:00PM5h20
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
06:20PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$291One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Comboios De PortugalAP 186 · IC 545
04:24PM5h49
Albufeira - Ferreiras
10:13PMCastelo Branco station
$251One-way
1 transfer
Comboios De PortugalIC 672 · IR 933 · R 5625
02:38PM7h01
Albufeira - Ferreiras
09:39PMCastelo Branco station
$231One-way
2 transfers
Rede Expressos94+Citi Express33
10:00AM5h45
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
03:45PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$291One-way
1 transfer
Rede Expressos97+Citi Express33
10:30AM6h00
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
04:30PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$291One-way
1 transfer
Rede Expressos67+Citi Express34
07:30AM5h50
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
01:20PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$291One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Albufeira to Castelo Branco

Travel to Castelo Branco easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Albufeira to Castelo Branco.

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There are 2 options to travel between Albufeira and Castelo Branco including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Albufeira to Castelo Branco is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Castelo Branco:

A bus is $0.67 (€0.53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Castelo Branco costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Albufeira to Castelo Branco is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 43m.

The distance from Albufeira to Castelo Branco is approximately 193 miles (311 km).
The average frequency per day from Albufeira to Castelo Branco is:
  • Around 13 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Albufeira to Castelo Branco:
  • Trains mostly depart from Albufeira - Ferreiras and arrive in Castelo Branco station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Albufeira to Castelo Branco, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Castelo Branco by train.
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, EVA Transportes to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Albufeira to Castelo Branco:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
Omio customers who travel from Albufeira to Castelo Branco often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Porto, Lisbon - Oriente, Coimbra, Covilha. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Castelo Branco and these popular destinations at a great price.

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