There are 4 ways to get from Plasencia 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 Plasencia to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus ALSA - Ma-Se-Gi / ...
- Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h€33–55Drive 148.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Plasencia to Castelo Brancocar 148.5 km
2h 6m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Plasencia-Ciudad to Badajoztrain Alv
- Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain Re
- Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain Ic
6h 55m€50–85Bus via Covilhã
- Take the bus from Plasencia to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Salamanca to Covilhabus
- Take the bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
7h 27m€32–54
Plasencia to Castelo Branco by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plasencia to Castelo Branco is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Plasencia to Castelo Branco is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Plasencia to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Plasencia and arriving at Castelo Branco via Salamanca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Plasencia to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Plasencia-Ciudad and arriving at Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Plasencia and Castelo Branco is 382 km. The road distance is 148.5 km.
The best way to get from Plasencia to Castelo Branco without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Plasencia to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Plasencia to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Plasencia station.
Plasencia to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Plasencia-Ciudad station.
The best way to get from Plasencia to Castelo Branco is to bus which takes 6h and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Plasencia, Spain and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Plasencia to Castelo Branco via Salamanca in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plasencia-Ciudad to Castelo Branco via Badajoz and Abrantes in around 6h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Plasencia-Ciudad to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Badajoz to Abrantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Abrantes to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Plasencia to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Plasencia to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Salamanca to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Salamanca to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Salamanca to Covilha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
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More Questions & Answers
Plasencia to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.
Castelo Branco is 1h behind Plasencia. It is currently 6:05 AM in Plasencia and 5:05 AM in Castelo Branco.
Plasencia to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Badajoz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plasencia to Castelo Branco is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Plasencia to Castelo Branco.
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