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How to get fromMérida to Castelo Brancoby bus, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mérida to Castelo Branco by bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merida to Evora - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus bus 20 | Faro / ...
    5h 40m
    €23–43

  2. Bus via Badajoz

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merida to Badajozbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Badajoz to Estremozbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Estremoz to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus bus
    6h 20m
    €16–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Merida 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 / ...
    5h 46m
    €31–54

  4. Drive  204 km

    1. Drive from Mérida to Castelo Brancocar car 204 km
    2h 42m
    €33–48

Mérida to Castelo Branco by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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 Evora - Bus Station and Terminal Rodoviário de Évora in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merida to Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Abrantes in around 5h 46m.

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