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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Castelo Branco:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Castelo Branco costing on average $102 (€84).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€61) compared to roughly $78 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 9h 23m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 AM8h55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 AM8h55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB543+FlixBus7:20 AM6h25Madrid Barajas Airport12:45 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$941One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM11h55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:20 AMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM8h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$691One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM11h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:20 AMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$721One-way1 transfer
- IB543+FlixBus7:20 AM9h55Madrid Barajas Airport4:15 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$961One-way1 transfer
UX1147+FlixBus6:35 AM7h10Madrid Barajas Airport12:45 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$1391One-way1 transfer- UX1147+FlixBus6:35 AM10h40Madrid Barajas Airport4:15 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário$1411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Castelo Branco:
A train is $62 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Castelo Branco costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
- 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 FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Castelo Branco by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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