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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 train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 $12.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m 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 |
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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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Castelo Branco costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
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.
FlixBus6:45 PM4h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:45 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$71One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus6:45 PM4h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:45 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:00 PM2h20Lisboa, Gare Oriente3:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 4411 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 256239:53 AM4h43Lisbon - Oriente2:36 PMCastelo Branco station$201One-way3 transfers
R 4411 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 256239:45 AM4h51Lisboa - Santa Apolonia2:36 PMCastelo Branco station$201One-way3 transfers
IC 543 · IC 115431:23 PM2h49Lisbon - Oriente4:12 PMCastelo Branco station$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:45 AM4h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente3:45 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 PM2h20Lisboa, Gare Oriente8:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM2h20Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:20 AMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$111One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:00 AM8h15Humberto Delgado Airport4:15 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$1141One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus8:00 AM12h00Humberto Delgado Airport8:00 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$1141One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus9:00 AM7h15Humberto Delgado Airport4:15 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$2081One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Castelo Branco costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- 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 Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Rodonotre, Internorte, Carris to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Castelo Branco by train.
- 23 direct buses per day with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Rodonotre.
- 7 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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