How to travel from Castelo Branco to Coimbra

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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 $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $11.

Distance: 55 miles (90 km)

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$6

Average price

Cheapest

$20

Average price

2h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 8m

Average total duration

2h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Castelo Branco to Coimbra

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

Our recommendation

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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.

Rodonotre
08:15AM1h50
Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
10:05AMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:50PM1h50
Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
08:40PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$41One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Rodonotre
08:15AM1h50
Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
10:05AMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$71One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Comboios De PortugalIC 11540 · IC 540 · IC 721
08:32AM3h01
Castelo Branco station
11:33AMCoimbra-B
$151One-way
2 transfers
Comboios De PortugalIC 11540 · IC 540 · R 4513
08:32AM3h50
Castelo Branco station
12:22PMCoimbra-B
$151One-way
2 transfers
Comboios De PortugalIC 11540 · IC 540 · IC 721 · U 16812
08:32AM3h38
Castelo Branco station
12:10PMBencanta halt
$161One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:35AM1h50
Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
09:25AMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:35PM1h50
Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
04:25PMCoimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)
$61One-way
0 transfers
Citi Express
07:30AM2h30
Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
10:00AMCoimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Castelo Branco to Coimbra

Travel to Coimbra 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 Castelo Branco to Coimbra.

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There are 2 options to travel between Castelo Branco and Coimbra including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Castelo Branco to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelo Branco to Coimbra costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Castelo Branco to Coimbra is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 32m.

The distance from Castelo Branco to Coimbra is approximately 55 miles (90 km).
The average frequency per day from Castelo Branco to Coimbra is:
  • Around 23 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.

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

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