There are 5 ways to get from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco by bus, train, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Régua - Largo da Estação to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus 78 | Vila Real
- Take the train from Covilha to Castelo Brancotrain Ic / ...
5h 42m€32–49Bus
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€16–27Train
- Take the train from Caldas De Moledo to Porto Campanhatrain Re
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Entroncamentotrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Castelo Brancotrain Ic / ...
7h 32m€56–90Drive 206.4 km
- Drive from Douro Valley to Castelo Brancocar 206.4 km
2h 42m€36–52Fly, 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€75–311
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 which costs €15 - €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 €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from São Geão and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco via Central de Camionagem de Lamego and Central de Camionagem da Covilhã. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Caldas De Moledo and arriving at Castelo Branco via Porto Campanha and Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Douro Valley and Castelo Branco is 273 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 and train which takes 5h 42m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Douro Valley to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Central de Camionagem de Lamego station.
Douro Valley to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Caldas De Moledo station.
The best way to get from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €27 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Douro Valley, Portugal and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
You can take a vehicle from Douro Valley to Castelo Branco via Caldas De Moledo, Porto Campanha, and Entroncamento in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Douro Valley to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco via São Geão, Central de Camionagem de Lamego, and Central de Camionagem da Covilhã in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- fly.sevenair.com
Flights from Vila Real Airport to Viseu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Vila Real Airport to Viseu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Covilha to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Caldas De Moledo to Porto Campanha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Porto Campanha to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Entroncamento to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- 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 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
- €4–7
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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Booking & Getting There
Douro Valley to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Central de Camionagem da Covilhã station.
Douro Valley to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Porto Campanha 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 83+ hotels available in Castelo Branco.