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How to get fromBordeaux to Castelo Brancoby bus, train (TGV, Renfe), car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    14h 20m
    €75–140

  2. Bus via Macedo de Cavaleiros

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    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Terminal Rodoviário de Macedo de Cavaleirosbus bus Paris / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Macedo de Cavaleiros to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus bus 34 | Bragança
    16h 6m
    €55–124

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Irun to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain train Alv
    4. Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain train Re
    5. Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain train Ic / ...
    21h 29m
    €191–308

  4. Drive  930.8 km

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Castelo Brancocar car 930.8 km
    8h 48m
    €150–217

  5. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BOD - OPO
    2. Take the bus from Porto to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus bus
    8h 52m
    €70–267

  6. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BOD - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Brancotrain train
    8h 17m
    €65–310

  7. Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane TLS - OPO
    3. Take the bus from Porto to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus bus
    11h 35m
    €126–359

Bordeaux to Castelo Branco by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,006.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 20m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Castelo Branco, Portugal?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 14h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Castelo Branco via Hendaye, Hendaia, Irun, Irun, Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, and Abrantes in around 21h 29m.

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