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Compare train and bus for Faro to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Faro to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Faro to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Castelo Branco costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
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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.
- 11:50 AM7h30Faro7:20 PMCastelo Branco$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:50 AM7h30Faro7:20 PMCastelo Branco$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:50 AM7h30Faro7:20 PMCastelo Branco$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:30 PM9h15Faro9:45 PMCastelo Branco$191One-way0 transfers
1:30 AM8h59Faro10:29 AMCastelo Branco$221One-way0 transfers- 12:45 AM8h44Faro9:29 AMCastelo Branco$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Castelo Branco costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 Comboios De Portugal to go to Castelo Branco by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
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