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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 $7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. 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 $7, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Lisbon:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelo Branco to Lisbon costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 2h 46m 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.
FlixBus7:00 PM2h20Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário9:20 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$51One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus7:00 PM2h20Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário9:20 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus7:00 PM2h20Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário9:20 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- R 25600 · R 55600 · R 56004:52 AM4h19Castelo Branco station9:11 AMLisbon - Oriente$201One-way2 transfers
- R 25620 · R 55620 · R 5620 · R 442210:06 AM4h59Castelo Branco station3:05 PMLisbon - Oriente$201One-way3 transfers
- R 25600 · R 55600 · R 56004:52 AM4h28Castelo Branco station9:20 AMLisboa - Santa Apolonia$201One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus5:25 PM2h20Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário7:45 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:05 PM2h45Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário6:50 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 PM4h00Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário9:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$71One-way0 transfers
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TP19332:35 PM7h35Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário10:10 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1121One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+TP19297:35 AM8h50Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário4:25 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Lisbon:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelo Branco to Lisbon costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 15 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 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
- Buses mostly depart from Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
- Travel with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Rodonotre, Alsa to go to Lisbon by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Lisbon by train.
- 22 direct buses per day with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Rodonotre, Alsa.
- 5 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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