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Compare train and bus for Faro to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Faro to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 45m. 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 €22, while a bus costs an average of €26.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Faro to Castelo Branco:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Faro to Castelo Branco costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €75. The journey takes 6h 15m versus 4h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Faro to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Castelo Branco is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:30 PM9h15Faro10:45 PMCastelo Branco€191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:30 PM9h15Faro10:45 PMCastelo Branco€191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:00 PM6h30Faro7:30 PMCastelo Branco€291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:30 PM9h15Faro9:45 PMCastelo Branco€201One-way0 transfers
- 11:50 AM7h30Faro7:20 PMCastelo Branco€271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Castelo Branco:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Faro to Castelo Branco costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Castelo Branco as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Faro station and arrive in Castelo Branco station.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Alsa, Rodonotre, FlixBus to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Castelo Branco by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
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