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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 prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
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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 $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 19 trains 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 Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 22 direct buses per day with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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