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Compare bus for Castelo Branco to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castelo Branco to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration Fastest 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Castelo Branco to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Castelo Branco to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Madrid:
A train is $45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Castelo Branco to Madrid costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 8h 46m versus 4h 11m 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.
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How to get from Castelo Branco to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Castelo Branco to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 PM 12h29 Castelo Branco 5:59 AM Madrid $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:30 PM 12h29 Castelo Branco 5:59 AM Madrid $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 AM 11h15 Castelo Branco 8:45 PM Madrid $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:30 PM 12h29 Castelo Branco 4:59 AM Madrid $38 1 One-way 0 transfers1:00 PM 16h10 Castelo Branco 5:10 AM Madrid $50 1 One-way 0 transfers10:30 AM 11h15 Castelo Branco 9:45 PM Madrid $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelo Branco to Madrid:
A train is $45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Castelo Branco to Madrid costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castelo Branco and Madrid as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Castelo Branco station and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rede Expressos, Monbus, Internorte to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Madrid by train.
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