What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Castelo Branco?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Castelo Branco is to bus via Macedo de Cavaleiros which costs €55 - €130 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Castelo Branco?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Castelo Branco is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Castelo Branco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao and arriving at Castelo Branco. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Castelo Branco?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Castelo Branco via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz and Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Castelo Branco?

The distance between Bilbao and Castelo Branco is 669 km. The road distance is 642.9 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Castelo Branco without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Castelo Branco without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs €55 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Castelo Branco?

The bus from Bilbao to Castelo Branco takes 8h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Castelo Branco bus from?

Bilbao to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Castelo Branco train from?

Bilbao to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Castelo Branco?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Castelo Branco is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Bilbao to Castelo Branco bus arrive?

Bilbao to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Castelo Branco station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Castelo Branco?

Castelo Branco is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 6:34 PM in Bilbao and 5:34 PM in Castelo Branco.

Where does the Bilbao to Castelo Branco train arrive?

Bilbao to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Castelo Branco?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Castelo Branco is 643 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Bilbao to Castelo Branco.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to Castelo Branco?

Book your Bilbao to Castelo Branco train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Castelo Branco?

Book your Bilbao to Castelo Branco bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Castelo Branco?

There are 87+ hotels available in Castelo Branco.

Bilbao to Castelo Branco - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Castelo Branco by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, or train

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Castelo Brancobus FlixBus N1155 / ...
8h 15m
€55–110
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain Alv
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain Re
4. Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain Ic
16h 3m
€141–231
Drive 642.9 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Castelo Brancocar 642.9 km
6h 8m
€102–147
Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BIO - LIS
2. Take the bus from Lisboa - Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (LIS) to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
7h 35m
€70–203
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Valladolidtrain Alv
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Castelo Brancobus FlixBus N1155
10h 44m
€70–114
Bus via Macedo de Cavaleiros
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Terminal Rodoviário de Macedo de Cavaleirosbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Macedo de Cavaleiros to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus 34 | Bragança
11h 10m
€55–127
Fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BIO - OPO
2. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Coimbra-Btrain
3. Take the bus from Coimbra to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
8h 43m
€67–200

Bilbao to Castelo Branco by bus

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Distance: 669.2 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Castelo Branco, Portugal?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Castelo Branco once daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 8h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Castelo Branco via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, and Abrantes in around 16h 3m.

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