There are 4 ways to get from Palencia to Castelo Branco by train, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Palencia to Valladolidtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Valladolid to Salamanca - La Alamedillatrain Re
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
7h 39m€45–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palencia to Fuentes De Oñorobus ALSA - Sant-Cori / ...
- Take the bus from Vilar Formoso to Castelo Brancobus FlixBus N1155
7h 40m€36–56Train
- Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain Alv
- Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain Re
- Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain Ic / ...
12h 43m€106–179Drive 411 km
- Drive from Palencia to Castelo Brancocar 411 km
3h 57m€75–108
Palencia to Castelo Branco by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palencia to Castelo Branco is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Palencia to Castelo Branco is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Palencia to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Palencia and arriving at Castelo Branco via Vilar Formoso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Palencia and arriving at Castelo Branco via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz and Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Palencia and Castelo Branco is 459 km. The road distance is 411 km.
The best way to get from Palencia to Castelo Branco without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 39m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Palencia to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Palencia to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
The best way to get from Palencia to Castelo Branco is to train which takes 12h 43m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Palencia, Spain and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
You can take a train from Palencia to Castelo Branco via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, and Abrantes in around 12h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palencia to Castelo Branco via Fuentes De Oñoro and Vilar Formoso in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valladolid to Salamanca - La Alamedilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Palencia to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- 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
- €14–24
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Abrantes to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Palencia to Fuentes De Oñoro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vilar Formoso to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Palencia to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Fuentes De Oñoro station.
Castelo Branco is 1h behind Palencia. It is currently 12:34 AM in Palencia and 11:34 PM in Castelo Branco.
Palencia to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palencia to Castelo Branco is 411 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Palencia to Castelo Branco.
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