The average train between Castelo Branco and Penafiel takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Castelo Branco to Penafiel. 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 3 times a day between Castelo Branco and Penafiel. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castelo Branco is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Penafiel at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Abrantes and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Castelo Branco to Penafiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Castelo Branco to Penafiel. However, there are services departing from Castelo Branco station and arriving at Penafiel station via Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Castelo Branco to Penafiel train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Castelo Branco station.
Castelo Branco to Penafiel train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Porto Campanha station.
Book your Castelo Branco to Penafiel train tickets online with Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Castelo Branco and Penafiel is 168 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Castelo Branco to Penafiel via Abrantes, Entroncamento, and Porto Campanha in around 5h 49m.