The cheapest and fastest buses from Porto to Castelo Branco
Cheapest price on Sep 23
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 23
€15
Fastest journey on Sep 23
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
3 h 21 m
Buses on Sep 23
22
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto 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 Porto to Castelo Branco will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 22 buses from Porto to Castelo Branco, including 10 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
FlixBus9:30 AM3h15Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã12:45 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário€51One-way0 transfers
4:15 PM3h05Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã7:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário€71One-way0 transfers
3:50 PM3h30Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro7:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 PM3h15Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã4:15 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário€71One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM4h25Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã8:25 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário€91One-way0 transfers
4:15 PM3h05Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã7:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM3h15Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã12:45 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 PM3h15Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã4:15 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário€71One-way0 transfers
3:50 PM3h30Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro7:20 PMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário€71One-way0 transfers
11 · 308:00 AM3h40Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã11:40 AMCastelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário€211One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Porto to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, while a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 175 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Castelo Branco:
A train is €0.78 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Castelo Branco costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Live departures
Porto to Castelo Branco bus times
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Castelo Branco buses for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h35 | 2:35 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
75 · 34 | 11:30 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h15 | 4:45 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
75 · 34 | 12:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h45 | 4:45 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h15 | 4:15 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
15+ 79 | 1:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h25 | 6:25 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
10+ 79 | 1:20 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h05 | 6:25 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
27+ 35 | 2:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 6h50 | 8:50 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h10 | 6:25 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
15+ 30 | 2:30 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h10 | 6:40 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
72 · 30 | 3:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h40 | 6:40 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h30 | 7:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h25 | 8:25 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h05 | 7:20 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
14+ 79 | 6:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h50 | 10:50 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h35 | 10:50 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
52 · 79 | 7:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h25 | 12:25 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
10+ 79 | 7:05 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h20 | 12:25 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h10 | 12:25 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
11 · 30 | 8:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h40 | 11:40 AM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h40 | 1:10 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
65+ 79 | 9:00 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h35 | 2:35 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h15 | 12:45 PM Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Porto to Castelo Branco
Buses from Porto to Castelo Branco run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:08, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 175 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 1:08 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Rodonotre from Porto to Castelo BrancoYou can travel by bus between Porto to Castelo Branco with Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Rodonotre 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 Porto to Castelo Branco
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto 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 Porto to Castelo Branco
Most Porto to Castelo Branco buses use the Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Porto and Castelo Branco bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Porto station do buses to Castelo Branco leave from?
Getting to Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã from Porto city centre
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã bus station facilities and services
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetaria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km), Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Elevators.
Getting to Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro from Porto city centre
Getting to Porto, Polo Universitario (Bus Terminal) from Porto city centre
Getting to Castelo Branco, Terminal Rodoviário from Castelo Branco city centre
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