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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, while a bus costs an average of €61.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€61 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration Fastest 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Castelo Branco
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Castelo Branco, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Castelo Branco:
A train is €51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Castelo Branco costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 9h 27m versus 4h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Castelo Branco
How to get from Madrid to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Castelo Branco is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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R 482 · R 56018:51 AM 11h44 Atocha-Cercanías 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station €57 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- 00190+R 482 · R 5601
8:51 AM 11h44 Atocha-Cercanías 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station €57 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- 00190+R 482 · R 5601
8:51 AM 11h44 Atocha-Cercanías 7:35 PM Castelo Branco station €57 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- 00190+R 482 · R 5625
8:51 AM 13h48 Atocha-Cercanías 9:39 PM Castelo Branco station €57 1 One-way 2 transfers - 00190+R 482 · IC 545
8:51 AM 14h22 Atocha-Cercanías 10:13 PM Castelo Branco station €60 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Castelo Branco:
A train is €51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Castelo Branco costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Castelo Branco as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Atocha-Cercanías and arrive in Castelo Branco station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Castelo Branco by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
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