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How to get fromCiudad Real to Castelo Brancoby train (Renfe), bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Castelo Branco by train (Renfe), bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Badajoztrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain train Ic / ...
    9h 57m
    €38–90

  2. Bus via Salamanca

    1. Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus 065
    2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus bus
    10h 50m
    €54–77

  3. Drive 407.8 km

    1. Drive from Ciudad Real to Castelo Brancocar car 407.8 km
    5h 36m
    €63–92

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus 607
    2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Vilar Formosobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vilar Formoso to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus bus
    11h 56m

Ciudad Real to Castelo Branco by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Castelo Branco, Portugal?

You can take a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Abrantes in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Branco via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Salamanca in around 10h 50m.

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