There are 3 ways to get from Mérida to Castelo Branco by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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 Merida to Badajozbus
- Take the bus from Badajoz to Portalegrebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
5h 20m€15–32Train
- Take the train from Merida to Badajoztrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain Re
- Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain Ic
6h€33–59Drive 204 km
- Drive from Mérida to Castelo Brancocar 204 km
2h 42m€32–47
Mérida to Castelo Branco by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mérida to Castelo Branco is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mérida to Castelo Branco is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mérida to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Merida and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Mérida to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Merida and arriving at Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Mérida and Castelo Branco is 213 km. The road distance is 204 km.
The best way to get from Mérida to Castelo Branco without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €15 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Mérida to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Mérida to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Merida station.
Mérida to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Merida station.
The best way to get from Mérida to Castelo Branco is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Mérida, Spain and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Merida to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merida to Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Abrantes in around 6h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Merida to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Badajoz to Abrantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Abrantes to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Merida to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Merida to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 (0) 957 42 90 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- autocaressansebastian.es
Bus from Merida to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- autocaressansebastian.es
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Badajoz to Portalegre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–13
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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More Questions & Answers
Mérida to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Badajoz station.
Castelo Branco is 1h behind Mérida. It is currently 5:55 PM in Mérida and 4:55 PM in Castelo Branco.
Mérida to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Badajoz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mérida to Castelo Branco is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Mérida to Castelo Branco.
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