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Compare train and bus for Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $13 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Lisbon to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Castelo Branco costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $54 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 3h 15m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 AM4h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente3:45 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:45 AM4h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente3:45 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus1:00 PM2h20Lisboa, Gare Oriente3:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- R 56014:23 PM3h12Lisbon - Oriente7:35 PMCastelo Branco station$191One-way0 transfers
- R 4411 · R 56239:53 AM3h40Lisbon - Oriente1:33 PMCastelo Branco station$191One-way1 transfer
- R 4403 · R 56215:58 AM3h45Lisbon - Oriente9:43 AMCastelo Branco station$191One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:00 AM2h20Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 AM2h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente12:30 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$91One-way0 transfers
32747:00 AM2h40Lisboa, Gare Oriente9:40 AMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$101One-way0 transfers
TP1920+FlixBus7:00 AM13h00Humberto Delgado Airport8:00 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$2881One-way1 transfer- TP1920+FlixBus7:00 AM9h15Humberto Delgado Airport4:15 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$2901One-way1 transfer
- TP1922+FlixBus8:00 AM12h00Humberto Delgado Airport8:00 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$3041One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Castelo Branco costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 27 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 Comboios De Portugal to go to Castelo Branco by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Rodonotre, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
- 26 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Rodonotre, FlixBus, Citi Express.
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