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Compare train and bus for Castelo Branco to Covilha
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castelo Branco to Covilha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 30 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 30, while a train costs an average of zł 36.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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zł 30 Average price Cheapest | zł 36 Average price | zł 48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Castelo Branco to Covilha
Compare the available ways to get from Castelo Branco to Covilha, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Covilha:
A bus is zł 6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelo Branco to Covilha costing on average zł 36.
Other travel options to Covilha take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
Tickets start at around zł 30 compared to roughly zł 48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 18. The journey takes 52m versus 43m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Castelo Branco to Covilha
How to get from Castelo Branco to Covilha by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Castelo Branco to Covilha is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:25 PM 0h45 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 4:10 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) zł 12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus3:25 PM 0h45 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 4:10 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) zł 12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus3:25 PM 0h45 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 4:10 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) zł 12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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R 56219:44 AM 1h04 Castelo Branco station 10:48 AM Covilhã zł 35 1 One-way 0 transfers
R 56777:40 PM 1h09 Castelo Branco station 8:49 PM Covilhã zł 35 1 One-way 0 transfers
R 56852:41 PM 1h09 Castelo Branco station 3:50 PM Covilhã zł 35 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 PM 0h45 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 9:10 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) zł 17 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:20 PM 0h45 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 9:05 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) zł 33 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:35 PM 0h45 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 6:20 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) zł 33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Covilha:
A bus is zł 6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelo Branco to Covilha costing on average zł 36.
Other travel options to Covilha take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castelo Branco and Covilha as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Castelo Branco station and arrive in Covilhã.
- Buses mostly depart from Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem).
- Travel with Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Rodonotre, Alsa, Internorte to go to Covilha by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Covilha by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Rodonotre, Alsa, Internorte.
- 7 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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