The average train between Castelo Branco and Mérida takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Castelo Branco to Mérida. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Castelo Branco and Mérida. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castelo Branco is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Mérida at 3:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Abrantes and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Castelo Branco to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Castelo Branco station and arriving at Mérida station via Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Castelo Branco to Mérida train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Castelo Branco station.
Castelo Branco to Mérida train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Merida station.
Book your Castelo Branco to Mérida train tickets online with Comboios de Portugal and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Castelo Branco and Mérida is 141 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Castelo Branco to Merida via Abrantes and Badajoz in around 6h 1m.
