There are 4 ways to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 2h 49m
12€ - 15€
3 alternative options
Train • 2h 51m
16€ - 23€
Bus via Restauradores • 4h 54m
17€ - 21€
Drive • 2h 9m
27€ - 40€
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The social distance requirement in Castelo Branco is 2 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco is to bus which costs 12€ - 15€ and takes 2h 49m.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco is to drive which costs 27€ - 40€ and takes 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lisboa Sete Rios and arriving at Castelo Branco. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Castelo Branco. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Lisbon and Castelo Branco is 187 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs 12€ - 15€.
The bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Castelo Branco takes 2h 49m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Lisbon to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Citi Express, depart from Lisboa Sete Rios station.
Lisbon to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs 12€ - 15€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 16€ - 23€ and takes 2h 51m.
- Distance: 187.4 km
- Duration: 2h 49m
What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
Citi Express operates a bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Castelo Branco every 4 hours. Tickets cost 12€ - 15€ and the journey takes 2h 49m. Rede Expressos also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Castelo Branco 4 times a day. Tickets cost 16€ - 23€ and the journey takes 2h 51m.
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 16€ - 23€
- info@citiexpress.eu
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 15€
- Website
- Citi Express
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 707 22 33 44
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 15€
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lisbon, Lisbon Sete Rios to Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 19€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lisbon to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Citi Express, arrive at Castelo Branco station.
Lisbon to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Castelo Branco station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Castelo Branco is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Lisbon to Castelo Branco.
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