What is the cheapest way to get from Pau to Castelo Branco?

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Castelo Branco is to bus via Bilbao which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pau to Castelo Branco?

The fastest way to get from Pau to Castelo Branco is to drive which takes 8h 5m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Castelo Branco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pau and arriving at Castelo Branco. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Pau to Castelo Branco?

The distance between Pau and Castelo Branco is 919 km. The road distance is 855.3 km.

How do I travel from Pau to Castelo Branco without a car?

The best way to get from Pau to Castelo Branco without a car is to bus via Bilbao which takes 13h 45m and costs €55 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Pau to Castelo Branco?

It takes approximately 13h 45m to get from Pau to Castelo Branco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Castelo Branco bus from?

Pau to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Castelo Branco train from?

Pau to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Castelo Branco?

The best way to get from Pau to Castelo Branco is to bus via Bilbao which takes 13h 45m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Pau to Castelo Branco bus arrive?

Pau to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

What is the time difference between Pau and Castelo Branco?

Castelo Branco is 1h behind Pau. It is currently 3:45 PM in Pau and 2:45 PM in Castelo Branco.

Where does the Pau to Castelo Branco train arrive?

Pau to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Pau to Castelo Branco?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Castelo Branco is 855 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Pau to Castelo Branco.

How do I get a train ticket from Pau to Castelo Branco?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Pau to Castelo Branco?

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Where can I stay near Castelo Branco?

There are 76+ hotels available in Castelo Branco.

Pau to Castelo Branco - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

Q: Is there a direct train between Pau and Castelo Branco?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Castelo Branco via Toulouse Matabiau, Narbonne, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz and Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

There are 7 ways to get from Pau to Castelo Branco by bus, train (TGV, Renfe), car, train, plane, or towncar

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Bilbao
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1. Take the bus from Pau to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
13h 45m
€57–97
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain Alv
5. Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain Re
6. Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain Ic / ...
21h 30m
€152–262
Drive 855.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Castelo Brancocar 855.3 km
8h 5m
€133–192
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane TLS - LIS
3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Brancotrain
10h 54m
€90–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Castelo Brancobus FlixBus N1155
14h 5m
€65–95
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar, bus
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane TLS - OPO
3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Guardatowncar
4. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
12h 5m
€346–511
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LDE - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Brancotrain
9h 10m
€80–351

Pau to Castelo Branco by bus

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13h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 919.4 km
Duration: 13h 45m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Castelo Branco, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Pau to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco via Bilbao Intermodal in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Castelo Branco via Toulouse Matabiau, Narbonne, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, and Abrantes in around 21h 30m.

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