There are 2 ways to get from Funchal to Castelo Branco by plane 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.
Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
best- Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane FNC - LIS
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Brancotrain
6h 50m€59–254Fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train
- Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane FNC - OPO
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Entroncamentotrain
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Castelo Brancotrain
8h 34m€73–270
Madeira Airport (FNC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Funchal to Castelo Branco is to fly and train which costs €70 - €270 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Funchal to Castelo Branco is to fly and train which takes 6h 50m and costs €55 - €260.
The distance between Funchal and Castelo Branco is 1207 km.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Funchal to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
There are 86+ hotels available in Castelo Branco.
What companies run services between Funchal, Portugal and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
There is no direct connection from Funchal to Castelo Branco. However, you can take the bus to Funchal Airport, walk to Madeira Airport (FNC) airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS), walk to Aeroporto, take the subway to Oriente, walk to Lisboa Oriente, then take the train to Castelo Branco. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Funchal Airport, walk to Madeira Airport (FNC) airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), walk to Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) Metro, take the subway to Campanhã, walk to Porto Campanha, take the train to Entroncamento, then take the train to Castelo Branco.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madeira Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Flights from Madeira Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Madeira Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–210
Flights from Madeira Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–210
Flights from Madeira Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madeira Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Madeira Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- 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
- €12–21
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
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