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Compare train and bus for Castelo Branco to Faro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castelo Branco to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 52m. 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 train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m 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 Castelo Branco to Faro:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Castelo Branco to Faro costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $115 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84 (€71). The journey takes 6h 22m versus 4h 9m 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 Faro
How to get from Castelo Branco to Faro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Castelo Branco to Faro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM6h50Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário6:20 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM6h50Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário6:20 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 542 · IC 5743:43 PM6h19Castelo Branco station10:02 PMFaro station$361One-way1 transfer
Other options
- R 5622 · R 4428 · IC 5742:00 PM8h02Castelo Branco station10:02 PMFaro station$331One-way2 transfers
- IC 540 · IC 5728:38 AM9h01Castelo Branco station5:39 PMFaro station$361One-way1 transfer
- R 5620 · R 482 · IC 574 · IC 51210:06 AM11h56Castelo Branco station10:02 PMFaro station$361One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM7h45Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário4:00 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM9h05Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário11:40 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$171One-way1 transfer
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TP1931 · TP19077:35 AM16h15Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário11:50 PMFaro Airport$1541One-way2 transfers - FlixBus+TP1931 · TP19017:35 AM26h50Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário10:25 AMFaro Airport$1541One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+TP1933 · TP19012:35 PM19h50Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário10:25 AMFaro Airport$1541One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Faro:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Castelo Branco to Faro costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castelo Branco and Faro 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 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Trains mostly depart from Castelo Branco station and arrive in Faro station.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Alsa to go to Faro by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Faro by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Citi Express.
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