The average train between Vila Nova de Gaia and Castelo Branco takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Vila Nova de Gaia 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 3 times a day between Vila Nova de Gaia and Castelo Branco. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vila Nova de Gaia is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Castelo Branco at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Entroncamento and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vila Nova de Gaia to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Vila Nova de Gaia station and arriving at Castelo Branco station via Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Vila Nova de Gaia to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Vila Nova De Gaia - Devesas station.
Vila Nova de Gaia to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Castelo Branco station.
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The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Castelo Branco is 173.1 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Vila Nova De Gaia - Devesas to Castelo Branco via Entroncamento and Abrantes in around 5h 24m.