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Compare train and bus for Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 11, while a train costs an average of CHF 14.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 11 Average price Cheapest | CHF 14 Average price | CHF 44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Compare the available ways to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Castelo Branco:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Castelo Branco costing on average CHF 14.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around CHF 11 compared to roughly CHF 44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 34. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Castelo Branco
How to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Castelo Branco is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:45 AM 4h00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 3:45 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:45 AM 4h00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 3:45 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:00 AM 2h20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 10:20 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- R 5601
4:23 PM 3h12 Lisbon - Oriente 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station CHF 16 1 One-way 0 transfers - R 4411 · R 5623
9:53 AM 3h40 Lisbon - Oriente 1:33 PM Castelo Branco station CHF 16 1 One-way 1 transfer - R 4403 · R 5621
5:58 AM 3h45 Lisbon - Oriente 9:43 AM Castelo Branco station CHF 16 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
1:00 PM 2h20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 3:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:45 AM 2h45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 12:30 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:00 AM 2h20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 1:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
TP1920+FlixBus6:30 AM 9h45 Humberto Delgado Airport 4:15 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário CHF 93 1 One-way 1 transfer- TP1920+FlixBus
6:30 AM 6h15 Humberto Delgado Airport 12:45 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário CHF 95 1 One-way 1 transfer - TP1924+FlixBus
10:00 AM 10h00 Humberto Delgado Airport 8:00 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário CHF 166 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Castelo Branco:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Castelo Branco costing on average CHF 14.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 28 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Castelo Branco as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Castelo Branco station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Castelo Branco by train.
- 27 direct buses per day with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte.
- 3 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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