The cheapest and fastest buses from Castelo Branco to Lisbon
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Castelo Branco to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castelo Branco to Lisbon will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 35 buses that leave Castelo Branco for Lisbon on Sat, Mar 21, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Castelo Branco to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castelo Branco to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 187 km
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Castelo Branco to Lisbon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Castelo Branco to Lisbon buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:30 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h20 | 1:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h00 | 5:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 6:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h00 | 9:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h20 | 7:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h20 | 9:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h35 | 8:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
34+ 21 | 6:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h35 | 9:35 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 9:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h40 | 10:40 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h20 | 10:20 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h45 | 11:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h20 | 10:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h35 | 11:20 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
93271 | 10:10 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h50 | 1:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h20 | 1:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h40 | 1:25 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Castelo Branco to Lisbon
Buses from Castelo Branco to Lisbon run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 187 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 187 km |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar from Castelo Branco to LisbonYou can travel by bus between Castelo Branco to Lisbon with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Castelo Branco to Lisbon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castelo Branco to Lisbon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Citi Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Space for wheelchairs.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Citi Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Citi Express
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Citi Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Citi Express
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Castelo Branco to Lisbon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station)
- Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km)
- Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 726, 731, 746, 755, 758 Metro: Blue Train: Sintra
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station)
- Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 705, 725, 744, 759, 782 Metro: Red Train: Regional, Intercity, Alfa Pendular
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