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How to get fromMadrid Atocha Station to Castelo Brancoby train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Castelo Branco by train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Train, bus via Madrid Chamartín

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamancatrain train Alv
    2. Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 59m
    €51–87

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Vilar Formosobus bus Madrid
    2. Take the bus from Vilar Formoso to Castelo Brancobus bus FlixBus N1155
    8h 1m
    €35–67

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain train Ic
    10h 12m
    €83–135

  4. Drive 380.9 km

    1. Drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Castelo Brancocar car 380.9 km
    4h 14m
    €60–87

  5. Bus via Salamanca

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus bus 1 Madrid- Salamanca / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 16m
    €39–68

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Salamanca - La Alamedillatrain train 18903 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 49m
    €51–87

Madrid Atocha Station to Castelo Branco by foot, train, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Madrid Atocha Station, Spain and Castelo Branco, Portugal?

You can take a vehicle from Madrid Atocha Station to Castelo Branco via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, and Abrantes in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid Atocha Station to Castelo Branco via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Vilar Formoso in around 8h 1m.

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