The cheapest and fastest buses from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Castelo Branco is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Castelo Branco will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 5 buses that leave Lisbon for Castelo Branco on Sat, Jan 31, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 31 the direct buses cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jan 31 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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 Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 187 km
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lisbon to Castelo Branco bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Castelo Branco buses for today, Friday, January 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2h20 | 8:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h00 | 10:45 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, January 31 | |||||
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2h20 | 10:20 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2h45 | 12:30 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2h20 | 3:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Buses from Lisbon to Castelo Branco run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 22 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 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Lisbon to Castelo BrancoYou can travel by bus between Lisbon to Castelo Branco with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco, 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 Lisbon to Castelo Branco
- 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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