There are 4 ways to get from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco by bus, car, or plane
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 Régua - Largo da Estação to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus 78 | Vila Real
- Take the bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus 33 | Guarda / ...
5h 30m€28–44Bus via Central de Camionagem de Lamego
cheapest- Take the bus from Central de Camionagem de Lamego to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus 78 | Vila Real
- Take the bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus 33 | Guarda / ...
6h 20m€14–27Drive 206.4 km
- Drive from Douro Valley to Castelo Brancocar 206.4 km
2h 42m€34–48Fly, bus
- Fly from Vila Real Airport (VRL) to Viseu Airport (VSE)plane VRL - VSE
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
4h 10m€155–331
Vila Real Airport (VRL) to Viseu Airport (VSE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco is to bus via Central de Camionagem de Lamego which costs €14 - €27 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Régua - Largo da Estação and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco via Central de Camionagem da Covilhã. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Douro Valley and Castelo Branco is 261 km. The road distance is 206.4 km.
The best way to get from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Douro Valley to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Régua - Largo da Estação station.
Douro Valley to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Central de Camionagem da Covilhã station.
Yes, the driving distance between Douro Valley to Castelo Branco is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco.
There are 84+ hotels available in Castelo Branco.
What companies run services between Douro Valley, Portugal and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
You can take a vehicle from Douro Valley to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco via Caldas De Moledo, Regua, Régua - Largo da Estação, and Central de Camionagem da Covilhã in around 5h 30m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Vila Real Airport to Viseu 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 Régua - Largo da Estação to Central de Camionagem da Covilhã
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Central de Camionagem de Lamego to Central de Camionagem da Covilhã
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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