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Compare bus and train for Porto to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Porto to Castelo Branco
Compare the available ways to get from Porto to Castelo Branco, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Castelo Branco:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Castelo Branco costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. The journey takes 4h 10m versus 2h 40m 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 Porto to Castelo Branco
How to get from Porto to Castelo Branco by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Porto to Castelo Branco is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:15 PM 3h05 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 7:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:15 PM 3h05 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 7:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:15 PM 3h05 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 7:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 730 · R 5623
8:45 AM 4h37 Porto - Campanhã 1:22 PM Retaxo $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 722 · R 5601
2:45 PM 4h38 Porto - Campanhã 7:23 PM Retaxo $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 730 · R 5623
8:45 AM 4h41 Porto - Campanhã 1:26 PM Benquerencas $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
3:50 PM 3h30 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro 7:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM 3h15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 12:45 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário $8 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
1:00 PM 3h15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 4:15 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Castelo Branco:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Castelo Branco costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 22 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Castelo Branco as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Castelo Branco station.
- Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Castelo Branco by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Castelo Branco by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Rodonotre.
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