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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Castelo Branco by train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamancatrain train Alv
    2. Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 7m
    €44–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Vilar Formosobus bus Madrid
    2. Take the bus from Vilar Formoso to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus bus
    7h 31m
    €17–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain train Ic / ...
    9h 46m
    €48–102

  4. Drive 382 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Castelo Brancocar car 382 km
    4h 17m
    €61–87

  5. Bus via Salamanca

    1. Take the bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus bus Madrid- Salamanca / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 30m
    €38–57

  6. Train, bus via Madrid-Principe Pio

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Salamanca - La Alamedillatrain train 18903 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 5m
    €44–61

Madrid to Castelo Branco by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Castelo Branco, Portugal?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Abrantes in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Castelo Branco via Salamanca in around 6h 30m.

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