4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€16
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€23
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 54 m
Trains on Sep 17
51
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
It's difficult to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco without transferring at least once.
R 4411 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 256239:53 AM4h43Lisbon - Oriente2:36 PMCastelo Branco station€161One-way3 transfers- R 4411 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 256239:45 AM4h51Lisboa - Santa Apolonia2:36 PMCastelo Branco station€161One-way3 transfers
- IC 543 · IC 115431:23 PM2h49Lisbon - Oriente4:12 PMCastelo Branco station€171One-way1 transfer
- IC 541 · IC 115418:15 AM3h00Lisboa - Santa Apolonia11:15 AMCastelo Branco station€171One-way1 transfer
- IC 543 · IC 115431:15 PM2h57Lisboa - Santa Apolonia4:12 PMCastelo Branco station€171One-way1 transfer
- IC 543 · IC 115431:23 PM2h49Lisbon - Oriente4:12 PMCastelo Branco station€171One-way1 transfer
- IC 541 · IC 115418:23 AM2h52Lisbon - Oriente11:15 AMCastelo Branco station€171One-way1 transfer
- IC 545 · IC 115457:23 PM2h52Lisbon - Oriente10:15 PMCastelo Branco station€171One-way1 transfer
- IC 543 · IC 115431:15 PM2h57Lisboa - Santa Apolonia4:12 PMCastelo Branco station€171One-way1 transfer
- IC 541 · IC 115418:15 AM3h00Lisboa - Santa Apolonia11:15 AMCastelo Branco station€171One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
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 an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. 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 bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 187 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Lisbon to Castelo Branco:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Castelo Branco costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Castelo Branco take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Live departures
Lisbon to Castelo Branco train times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Castelo Branco trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 545 · IC 11545 | 7:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h00 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 545 · IC 11545 | 7:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h52 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| R 4403 · R 5621 · IC 11541 | 5:58 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 5h17 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 4403 · R 5621 · IC 11543 | 5:58 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 10h14 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 4403 · R 5621 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 5:58 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 8h38 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
| IC 521 · R 5621 · R 55621 · IC 10541 | 6:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 5h05 | 11:35 AM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 521 · R 5621 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h57 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
| IC 521 · R 5621 · R 55621 · IC 10541 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h56 | 11:35 AM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 521 · R 5621 · IC 11543 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 9h33 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 521 · R 5621 · IC 11541 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h36 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 4405 · R 481 · IC 11541 | 6:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h22 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 4405 · R 481 · IC 11543 | 6:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 9h19 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 4405 · R 481 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 6:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h43 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
| IC 511 · R 481 · IC 11543 | 7:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 8h33 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 511 · R 481 · IC 11541 | 7:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h36 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 511 · R 481 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 7:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h57 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
| AP 121 · R 481 · IC 11543 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 8h03 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| AP 121 · R 481 · R 5623 · R 55623 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h27 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
| AP 121 · R 481 · IC 11541 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h06 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 541 · IC 11541 | 8:15 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h00 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 541 · IC 11543 | 8:23 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h49 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 541 · IC 11541 | 8:23 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h52 | 11:15 AM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 541 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 8:23 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h13 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 721 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 9:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 5h06 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 721 · R 5623 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 13h00 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
| IC 721 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h33 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 721 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h57 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| R 4411 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 9:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h51 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| R 4411 · R 5623 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 9:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 12h46 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
| R 4411 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 9:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h19 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 4411 · R 5623 · R 55623 · R 25623 | 9:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h43 | 2:36 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| R 4415 · R 485 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 11:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 10h46 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
| R 4415 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 11:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h19 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 4415 · R 485 · IC 11545 | 11:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 10h22 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 513 · R 485 · IC 11545 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 9h36 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 513 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h33 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 513 · R 485 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 10h00 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
| IC 543 · IC 11543 | 1:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h57 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 543 · IC 11545 | 1:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 8h52 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 543 · IC 11543 | 1:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h49 | 4:12 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 543 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 1:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 9h16 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 523 · R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 3:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h00 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 4 transfers | |
| IC 523 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 3:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h36 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 4:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h16 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| R 5601 · IC 11545 | 4:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 5h52 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 1 transfer | |
| R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 · IR 933 | 6:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h24 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 · IR 933 | 6:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h16 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| IR 933 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 6:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h52 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 515 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 6:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h09 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 515 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 6:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h00 | 10:39 PM Castelo Branco station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 515 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 6:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h36 | 10:15 PM Castelo Branco station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
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Trains from Lisbon to Castelo Branco run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 8:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Castelo Branco by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Castelo Branco, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lisbon to Castelo Branco
Most Lisbon to Castelo Branco trains use the Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Castelo Branco station pair, with some services arriving at Benquerencas. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Castelo Branco train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lisbon station do trains to Castelo Branco leave from?
Getting to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia from Lisbon city centre
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia train station facilities and services
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Getting to Lisboa - Oriente from Lisbon city centre
Lisboa - Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Oriente train station facilities and services
Lisboa - Oriente has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Getting to Lisboa - Sete Rios from Lisbon city centre
Lisboa - Sete Rios is 3 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Sete Rios train station facilities and services
Lisboa - Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurante Sete Mares, Restaurante O Talho
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa - Sete Rios. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lisboa - Sete Rios. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lisboa - Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lisboa - Sete Rios: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa, Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, Novotel Lisboa.
Which Castelo Branco station do trains from Lisbon arrive at?
Getting to Castelo Branco from Castelo Branco city centre
Castelo Branco train station facilities and services
Castelo Branco has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurante Pinguim, Restaurante O Lagarto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Castelo Branco. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Castelo Branco. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Castelo Branco: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Castelo Branco: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Castelo Branco: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rainha D. Amélia, Hotel TRYP Colina do Castelo, Hotel Império do Rei.
Getting to Benquerencas from Castelo Branco city centre
Benquerencas is 7 km from Castelo Branco city centre. Public transport options include:
Getting to Retaxo from Castelo Branco city centre
Retaxo is 10 km from Castelo Branco city centre. Public transport options include:
Retaxo train station facilities and services
Retaxo has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Retaxo.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Retaxo.
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