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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Castelo Branco to Lisbon
Compare the available ways to get from Castelo Branco to Lisbon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Lisbon:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelo Branco to Lisbon costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €35. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 23m 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 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.
FlixBus11:30 AM 2h20 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 1:50 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:30 AM 2h20 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 1:50 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
11:30 AM 2h20 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 1:50 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- R 5600
5:55 AM 3h16 Castelo Branco station 9:11 AM Lisbon - Oriente €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - R 5624 · R 4436
6:20 PM 3h45 Castelo Branco station 10:05 PM Lisbon - Oriente €17 1 One-way 1 transfer - R 5620 · R 4420
10:06 AM 3h59 Castelo Branco station 2:05 PM Lisbon - Oriente €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
8:15 AM 2h20 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 10:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente €7 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:25 PM 2h20 Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário 7:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Lisbon:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelo Branco to Lisbon costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castelo Branco and Lisbon 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 Lisbon - Oriente.
- Buses mostly depart from Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
- Travel with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Lisbon by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Lisbon by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte.
- 3 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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