There are 9 ways to get from Nîmes to Castelo Branco by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamancatrain Alv
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Brancobus
15h 10m€175–259Bus via Salamanca
cheapest- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Brancobus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 40m€102–166Drive 1,306.9 km
- Drive from Nîmes to Castelo Brancocar 1,306.9 km
12h 21m€208–300Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane MRS - LIS
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Brancotrain
9h 39m€104–337Train
- Take the train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain Alv
- Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain Re
- Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain Ic / ...
18h 10m€208–311Bus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Castelo Brancobus FlixBus N1155
22h 20m€114–177Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane MRS - OPO
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Entroncamentotrain
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Castelo Brancotrain
11h 43m€113–344Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane MRS - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamancatrain
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Brancobus
13h 16m€111–305Fly Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train
- Fly from Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport (FNI) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane FNI - OPO
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Entroncamentotrain
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Castelo Brancotrain
10h 47m€180–507
Nîmes to Castelo Branco by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Castelo Branco is to bus via Salamanca which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Castelo Branco is to train and fly which takes 9h 39m and costs €100 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes station to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and arriving at Castelo Branco via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Castelo Branco via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz and Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
The distance between Nîmes and Castelo Branco is 1512 km. The road distance is 1306.9 km.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Castelo Branco without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 10m and costs €170 - €260.
It takes approximately 15h 10m to get from Nîmes to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Nîmes to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Nîmes to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Castelo Branco is to bus via Salamanca which takes 21h 40m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €320 and takes 18h 10m.
What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Castelo Branco via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 21h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nimes to Castelo Branco via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, and Abrantes in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–410
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Nîmes to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.
Castelo Branco is 1h behind Nîmes. It is currently 2:11 PM in Nîmes and 1:11 PM in Castelo Branco.
Nîmes to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Castelo Branco is 1307 km. It takes approximately 12h 21m to drive from Nîmes to Castelo Branco.
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