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Compare bus and train for Castelo Branco to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castelo Branco to Lisbon 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 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. 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: 116 miles (187 km)
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Lisbon
How to get from Castelo Branco to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Castelo Branco to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 AM2h30Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário12:30 PMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios$91One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:05 PM2h45Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário6:50 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:45 AM2h20Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário1:05 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 11540 · IC 5408:32 AM2h41Castelo Branco station11:13 AMLisbon - Oriente$231One-way1 transfer
IC 11540 · IC 5408:32 AM2h48Castelo Branco station11:20 AMLisboa - Santa Apolonia$231One-way1 transfer
IC 11542 · IC 5423:32 PM2h41Castelo Branco station6:13 PMLisbon - Oriente$231One-way1 transfer
8:45 AM2h35Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário11:20 AMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios$91One-way0 transfers
10:45 AM2h40Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário1:25 PMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios$91One-way0 transfers
9327110:10 AM2h50Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário1:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$111One-way0 transfers
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TP19332:35 PM7h50Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário10:25 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1761One-way1 transfer
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TP19352:35 PM8h50Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário11:25 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1761One-way1 transfer
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TP19297:35 AM9h25Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário5:00 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2141One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Castelo Branco to Lisbon
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Lisbon:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelo Branco to Lisbon costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castelo Branco and Lisbon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Castelo Branco station and arrive in Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
- Buses mostly depart from Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
- Travel with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar to go to Lisbon by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Lisbon by train.
- 23 direct buses per day with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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