How to travel from Faro to Castelo Branco

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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 bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 1m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 195 miles (314 km)

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€30

Average price

€23

Average price

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6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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30m

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6h 31m

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6h 1m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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from Faro to Castelo Branco

How to get from Faro to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

Rede Expressos94+Citi Express33
09:00AM6h45
Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
03:45PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$341One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
01:30AM8h59
Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
10:29AMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Rede Expressos69+Citi Express34
05:00PM6h20
Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
11:20PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$341One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Rede Expressos
08:15AM7h55
Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
04:10PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$341One-way
0 transfers
Rede Expressos97+Citi Express33
09:30AM7h00
Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
04:30PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$341One-way
1 transfer
Rede Expressos93+Citi Express34
11:00AM6h35
Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
05:35PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$341One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Faro to Castelo Branco

Travel to Castelo Branco easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Faro to Castelo Branco.

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There are 2 options to travel between Faro and Castelo Branco including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Faro to Castelo Branco is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Castelo Branco:

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Castelo Branco costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Faro to Castelo Branco is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 13m.

The distance from Faro to Castelo Branco is approximately 195 miles (314 km).
The average frequency per day from Faro to Castelo Branco is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Faro to Castelo Branco:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Faro to Castelo Branco, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Faro to Castelo Branco:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
Omio customers who travel from Faro to Castelo Branco often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Porto, Lisbon - Oriente, Coimbra, Covilha. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Castelo Branco and these popular destinations at a great price.
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