Travel Information between Faro and Castelo Branco
| 195 miles (314 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $10 - $20 | |
| Bus • $10 (€9) • 6 h 15 min | |
| Train • $20 (€18) • 6 h 13 min | |
| FlixBus or Comboios De Portugal |
Travel 195 miles (314 km) by train or bus between Faro and Castelo Branco. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Faro to Castelo Branco.
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How to get from Faro to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Faro and Castelo Branco including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Faro to Castelo Branco is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Castelo Branco:
Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Castelo Branco from Faro is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 13 min.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 15 min on average.
Castelo Branco is approximately 195 miles (314 km) away from Faro.
The average frequency per day from Faro to Castelo Branco is:
- 10 buses a day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Faro and Castelo Branco as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Faro to Castelo Branco:
The following travel companies offer services from Faro to Castelo Branco:
- FlixBus, Rede Expressos, EVA Transportes or Renex can take you to Castelo Branco by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Faro to Castelo Branco for $10 (€9).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal, Intercidades or Alfa Pendular to go to Castelo Branco by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Intercidades Faro to Castelo Branco tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
Yes, there are direct services available from Faro to Castelo Branco with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with Rede Expressos.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Castelo Branco as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Faro and Castelo Branco.
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