There are 5 ways to get from Castelo Branco to León by bus, train (Renfe), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Castelo Branco to Salamancabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Leónbus
7h€39–64Train
- Take the train from Castelo Branco to Abrantestrain Ic
- Take the train from Abrantes to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
13h 5m€120–232Drive 448.7 km
- Drive from Castelo Branco to Leóncar 448.7 km
4h 25m€71–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Castelo Branco to Salamancabus
- Take the train from Salamanca to Valladolidtrain Ic
- Take the train from Valladolid to Leontrain Alv / ...
7h 21m€61–115Bus via Vila Pouca de Aguiar
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Estação Rodoviária de Viseubus
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Pouca de Aguiarbus
- Take the bus from Vila Pouca de Aguiar to Leonbus
11h 20m€46–96
Castelo Branco to León by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castelo Branco to León is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Castelo Branco to León is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Castelo Branco to León. However, there are services departing from Castelo Branco and arriving at León via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Castelo Branco to León. However, there are services departing from Castelo Branco and arriving at Leon via Abrantes, Badajoz and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Castelo Branco and León is 455 km. The road distance is 448.7 km.
The best way to get from Castelo Branco to León without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Castelo Branco to León, including transfers.
Castelo Branco to León bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Castelo Branco station.
Castelo Branco to León train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Castelo Branco station.
The best way to get from Castelo Branco to León is to bus which takes 7h and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Castelo Branco, Portugal and León, Spain?
You can take a bus from Castelo Branco to León via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castelo Branco to Leon via Abrantes, Badajoz, and Madrid Chamartín in around 13h 5m.
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Castelo Branco to Abrantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Abrantes to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Badajoz to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Salamanca to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Valladolid to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Valladolid to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Vila Pouca de Aguiar to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 (0) 980511781
- [email protected]
- Website
- zamorasalamanca.es
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to León
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- http://www.zamorasalamanca.es/
- Website
- http://www.zamorasalamanca.es/
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to León
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Estação Rodoviária de Viseu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–30
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Pouca de Aguiar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
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More Questions & Answers
Castelo Branco to León bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Salamanca station.
León is 1h ahead of Castelo Branco. It is currently 11:19 PM in Castelo Branco and 12:19 AM in León.
Castelo Branco to León train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Abrantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castelo Branco to León is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Castelo Branco to León.
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