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Compare train and bus for Castelo Branco to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castelo Branco to Coimbra 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 22m. 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 €9.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Castelo Branco to Coimbra
How to get from Castelo Branco to Coimbra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Castelo Branco to Coimbra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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R 5620 · IC 621
IC 540 · IC 721
IC 540 · R 4513
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Coimbra:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelo Branco to Coimbra costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castelo Branco and Coimbra as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Trains mostly depart from Castelo Branco station and arrive in Bencanta halt.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Coimbra by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Coimbra by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express.
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