There are 9 ways to get from Spain to Castelo Branco by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamancatrain Alv
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Brancobus
11h 6m€91–236Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane MAD - OPO
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Entroncamentotrain
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Castelo Brancotrain
9h 59m€69–259Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Brancobus
16h 20m€85–134Drive 991.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Castelo Brancocar 991.9 km
10h 16m€160–231Fly Seville Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
- Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane SVQ - LIS
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Brancotrain
7h 22m€70–214Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain Alv
- Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain Re
- Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain Ic / ...
14h 6m€124–289Train, bus via Zaragoza
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Ave
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Salamancatrain Ic
- Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus
15h 38m€125–236Bus, train
- Take the bus from L'Hospitalet De Llobregat - Carr. de Collblanc to Badajozbus
- Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain Re
- Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain Ic / ...
22h 33m€113–168Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Badajoz Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)plane MAD - BJZ
- Take the bus from Badajoz to Terminal Rodoviário de Évorabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
10h 27m€81–322
Spain to Castelo Branco by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Castelo Branco is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Castelo Branco is to fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs €65 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Castelo Branco via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 and Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Castelo Branco via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz and Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Spain and Castelo Branco is 1102 km. The road distance is 991.9 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Castelo Branco without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 6m and costs €90 - €240.
It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Spain to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Spain to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Spain to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Castelo Branco is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 14h 6m.
What companies run services between Spain and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Castelo Branco via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 and Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Castelo Branco via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, and Abrantes in around 14h 6m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Seville Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–160
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Spain to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Spain to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Castelo Branco is 992 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Spain to Castelo Branco.
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