There are 4 ways to get from Castelo Branco to Vila Real by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Estação Rodoviária de Viseubus 79 | Castelo Branco / ...
- Take the bus from Viseu to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Realbus 1019
4h 40m€19–32Bus via Viseu
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Estação Rodoviária de Viseubus 79 | Castelo Branco / ...
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Realbus 51 | Lisboa / ...
4h 45m€17–31Drive 223.2 km
- Drive from Castelo Branco to Vila Realcar 223.2 km
3h€36–52Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Estação Rodoviária de Viseubus
- Fly from Viseu Airport (VSE) to Vila Real Airport (VRL)plane VSE - VRL
4h 3m€141–314
Castelo Branco to Vila Real by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castelo Branco to Vila Real is to bus via Viseu which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Castelo Branco to Vila Real is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Castelo Branco to Vila Real. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real via Viseu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Castelo Branco and Vila Real is 264 km. The road distance is 223.2 km.
The best way to get from Castelo Branco to Vila Real without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Castelo Branco to Vila Real, including transfers.
Castelo Branco to Vila Real bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco station.
Castelo Branco to Vila Real bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Estação Rodoviária de Viseu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castelo Branco to Vila Real is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Castelo Branco to Vila Real.
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What companies run services between Castelo Branco, Portugal and Vila Real, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real via Viseu in around 4h 40m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Viseu Airport to Vila Real Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–270
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Estação Rodoviária de Viseu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Estação Rodoviária de Viseu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Estação Rodoviária de Viseu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Rede Expressos
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Viseu to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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