There are 4 ways to get from Castelo Branco to Plasencia by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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 Plasenciabus Alsa / ...
5h 40m€33–56Drive 148.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Castelo Branco to Plasenciacar 148.6 km
2h 6m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Castelo Branco to Abrantestrain Ic
- Take the train from Abrantes to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Plasencia-Ciudadtrain Alv
6h 56m€49–87Bus via Covilhã
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus
- Take the bus from Covilha to Salamancabus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Plasenciabus
8h 5m€32–55
Castelo Branco to Plasencia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castelo Branco to Plasencia is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Castelo Branco to Plasencia is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Castelo Branco to Plasencia. However, there are services departing from Castelo Branco and arriving at Plasencia via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Castelo Branco to Plasencia. However, there are services departing from Castelo Branco and arriving at Plasencia-Ciudad via Abrantes and Badajoz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Castelo Branco and Plasencia is 383 km. The road distance is 148.6 km.
The best way to get from Castelo Branco to Plasencia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Castelo Branco to Plasencia, including transfers.
Castelo Branco to Plasencia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Castelo Branco station.
Castelo Branco to Plasencia train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Castelo Branco station.
The best way to get from Castelo Branco to Plasencia is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Castelo Branco, Portugal and Plasencia, Spain?
You can take a bus from Castelo Branco to Plasencia via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castelo Branco to Plasencia-Ciudad via Abrantes and Badajoz in around 6h 56m.
- 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 Plasencia-Ciudad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- 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
- 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 Covilha to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Plasencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Plasencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Central de Camionagem da Covilhã
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
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More Questions & Answers
Castelo Branco to Plasencia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Salamanca station.
Plasencia is 1h ahead of Castelo Branco. It is currently 7:20 AM in Castelo Branco and 8:20 AM in Plasencia.
Castelo Branco to Plasencia train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Abrantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castelo Branco to Plasencia is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Castelo Branco to Plasencia.
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