There are 3 ways to get from Nelas to Castelo Branco by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nelas to Guardatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Guarda to Castelo Brancotrain Ic
4h 2m€21–41Drive 124.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nelas to Castelo Brancocar 124.9 km
1h 49m€20–29Line 745 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Nelas - Estação CP to Estação Rodoviária de Viseubus 745
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus 79 | Braga / ...
4h 9m
Nelas to Castelo Branco by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelas to Castelo Branco is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Nelas to Castelo Branco is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelas to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Nelas - Estação CP and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco via Estação Rodoviária de Viseu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Nelas to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Nelas and arriving at Castelo Branco via Guarda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Nelas and Castelo Branco is 206 km. The road distance is 124.9 km.
The best way to get from Nelas to Castelo Branco without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €21 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Nelas to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Nelas to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Mobi Viseu Dão Lafões, depart from Nelas - Estação CP station.
Nelas to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Nelas station.
The best way to get from Nelas to Castelo Branco is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can line 745 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Nelas, Portugal and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
You can take a train from Nelas to Castelo Branco via Guarda in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelas - Estação CP to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco via Estação Rodoviária de Viseu in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Nelas to Guarda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Guarda to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
- Phone
- +351 232 811 175
- Website
- mobiviseudaolafoes.pt
Bus from Nelas - Estação CP to Estação Rodoviária de Viseu
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- mobiviseudaolafoes.pt
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–30
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
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More Questions & Answers
Nelas to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Mobi Viseu Dão Lafões, arrive at Estação Rodoviária de Viseu station.
Nelas to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Guarda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelas to Castelo Branco is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Nelas to Castelo Branco.
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