How to travel from Lisbon to Castelo Branco

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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

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€16

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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30m

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3h 31m

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3h 1m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Lisbon to Castelo Branco

How to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM2h45
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
12:30PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM2h45
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
12:30PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM2h20
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
10:20AMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Comboios De PortugalIC 541
08:23AM2h40
Lisbon - Oriente
11:03AMCastelo Branco station
$181One-way
0 transfers
Comboios De PortugalIC 541
08:15AM2h48
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
11:03AMCastelo Branco station
$181One-way
0 transfers
Comboios De PortugalR 4411 · R 5623
09:53AM3h40
Lisbon - Oriente
01:33PMCastelo Branco station
$171One-way
1 transfer
Citi Express
09:30AM2h30
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
12:00PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$181One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus93272
07:00AM2h40
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
09:40AMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM4h00
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
03:45PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$101One-way
0 transfers
TAP PortugalTP1920+FlixBusFlixBus
06:45AM6h00
Humberto Delgado Airport
12:45PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$1931One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1920+FlixBusFlixBus
06:45AM9h30
Humberto Delgado Airport
04:15PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$1991One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1922+FlixBusFlixBus
08:55AM7h20
Humberto Delgado Airport
04:15PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$2341One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Castelo Branco

Travel to Castelo Branco easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Castelo Branco.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lisbon and Castelo Branco including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Castelo Branco is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Castelo Branco is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Lisbon to Castelo Branco is approximately 116 miles (187 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Castelo Branco is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Castelo Branco:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Castelo Branco, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Castelo Branco with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
  • 22 direct buses per day with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Castelo Branco often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Lisbon - Oriente, Coimbra, Covilha, Fundao. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Castelo Branco and these popular destinations at a great price.
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