The average train between Madrid and Castelo Branco takes 16h 37m and the fastest train takes 13h 44m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Castelo Branco. 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 once daily between Madrid and Castelo Branco. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 4:38 PM which arrives into Castelo Branco at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Badajoz and take an average of 16h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Castelo Branco station via Badajoz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
Madrid to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Castelo Branco station.
Book your Madrid to Castelo Branco train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Madrid and Castelo Branco is 328.8 km. The road distance is 694 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Abrantes in around 9h 48m.
