The average train between Mérida and Castelo Branco takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Mérida 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 twice daily between Mérida and Castelo Branco. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mérida is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Castelo Branco at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Badajoz and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mérida to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Mérida station and arriving at Castelo Branco station via Badajoz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Mérida to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Merida station.
Mérida to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Castelo Branco station.
Book your Mérida to Castelo Branco train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Mérida and Castelo Branco is 141 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Merida to Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Abrantes in around 5h 46m.
