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Compare train and bus for Guimarães to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Guimarães 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 4h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Guimarães to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guimarães to Castelo Branco is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
72 · 30Other options
U 15156 · IC 730 · R 5623
U 15156 · IC 730 · R 5623
U 15160 · IC 720 · IC 543
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This is compared to other travel options from Guimarães to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guimarães to Castelo Branco costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guimarães and Castelo Branco as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães and arrive in Castelo Branco station.
- Buses mostly depart from Guimarães, Alameda Dr. Mariano Felgueiras (Central De Camionagem) and arrive in Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Castelo Branco by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Citi Express, Rede Expressos to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
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