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 $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $11.

Distance: 116 miles (187 km)

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$8

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$18

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3h 15m

Average total duration

2h 45m

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3h 11m

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2h 41m

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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.

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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
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM4h00
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
10:45PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h20
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
01:20PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Comboios De PortugalIC 541 · IC 11541
08:23AM2h52
Lisbon - Oriente
11:15AMCastelo Branco station
$211One-way
1 transfer
Comboios De PortugalIC 541 · IC 11541
08:15AM3h00
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
11:15AMCastelo Branco station
$211One-way
1 transfer
Comboios De PortugalIC 543 · IC 11543
01:23PM2h49
Lisbon - Oriente
04:12PMCastelo Branco station
$211One-way
1 transfer
Citi Express
09:30AM2h30
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
12:00PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$161One-way
0 transfers
Citi Express
10:30AM2h50
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
01:20PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$131One-way
0 transfers
Citi Express
11:00AM2h20
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
01:20PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$131One-way
0 transfers
TAP PortugalTP1924+FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM6h25
Humberto Delgado Airport
04:15PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$1741One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1924+FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM10h10
Humberto Delgado Airport
08:00PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$1741One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1922+FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM7h05
Humberto Delgado Airport
04:15PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário
$2061One-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 $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Castelo Branco:

A bus is $7 (€6) 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 train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Castelo Branco station.
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 Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Rodonotre, Infobus to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Castelo Branco by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Castelo Branco with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
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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