There are 11 ways to get from Castelo Branco to Alicante by bus, train, train (Renfe), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Zamorabus
- Take the train from Zamora to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
9h 40m€126–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guardabus
- Take the bus from Guarda - Estação CP to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
13h 33m€68–130Train
- Take the train from Castelo Branco to Abrantestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Abrantes to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
13h 31m€150–261Drive 740.8 km
- Drive from Castelo Branco to Alicantecar 740.8 km
8h 9m€118–171Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Take the train from Castelo Branco to Lisboa Orientetrain
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane LIS - ALC
6h 57m€86–256Bus, train via Madrid
- Take the bus from Castelo Branco to Salamancabus
- Take the train from Salamanca to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
11h 10m€99–207Bus via Salamanca
- Take the bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
12h 52m€74–119Bus to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Portobus
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane OPO - ALC
7h 57m€78–239Bus, train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Take the bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the train from Salamanca to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
9h 14m€81–199Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train
- Take the train from Castelo Branco to Lisboa Orientetrain
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane LIS - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
9h 58m€101–281Train, train to Badajoz Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Take the train from Castelo Branco to Abrantestrain
- Take the train from Abrantes to Badajoztrain
- Fly from Badajoz Airport (BJZ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BJZ - ALC
10h 51m€159–604
Castelo Branco to Alicante by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castelo Branco to Alicante is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Castelo Branco to Alicante is to train and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €85 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Castelo Branco to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Castelo Branco and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Castelo Branco to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Castelo Branco and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Abrantes, Badajoz and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Castelo Branco and Alicante is 1037 km. The road distance is 740.8 km.
The best way to get from Castelo Branco to Alicante without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 40m and costs €120 - €250.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Castelo Branco to Alicante, including transfers.
Castelo Branco to Alicante bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Castelo Branco station.
Castelo Branco to Alicante train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Castelo Branco station.
The best way to get from Castelo Branco to Alicante is to train which takes 13h 31m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Salamanca, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Castelo Branco, Portugal and Alicante, Spain?
You can take a train from Castelo Branco to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Abrantes, Badajoz, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 13h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castelo Branco to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Friday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Valencia Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Zamora to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Castelo Branco to Alicante bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.
Alicante is 1h ahead of Castelo Branco. It is currently 11:14 PM in Castelo Branco and 12:14 AM in Alicante.
Castelo Branco to Alicante train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Abrantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castelo Branco to Alicante is 741 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Castelo Branco to Alicante.
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