There are 5 ways to get from Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco by towncar, bus, train, 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.
Towncar, bus
best- Take a town car from Viana do Castelo to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Take the bus from Porto to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus 1024
5h 31m€103–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus 65 | Viana do Castelo
6h€24–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Viana Do Castelo to Porto Campanhatrain 852 / ...
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Coimbra-Btrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Coimbra to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
5h 49m€32–52Drive 328.5 km
- Drive from Viana do Castelo to Castelo Brancocar 328.5 km
3h 29m€60–86Train
- Take the train from Viana Do Castelo to Entroncamentotrain Ic
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Castelo Brancotrain Ic / ...
6h 3m€44–72
Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €55 - €90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Viana Do Castelo and arriving at Castelo Branco via Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Viana do Castelo and Castelo Branco is 333 km. The road distance is 328.5 km.
The best way to get from Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco without a car is to towncar and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs €100 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo station.
Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Viana Do Castelo station.
The best way to get from Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco is to bus which takes 6h and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Viana do Castelo, Portugal and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
Rede Expressos operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco once a week. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Viana Do Castelo to Castelo Branco via Entroncamento in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Viana Do Castelo to Porto Campanha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Porto Campanha to Coimbra-B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Viana Do Castelo to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Entroncamento to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Viana Do Castelo to Porto Campanha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Porto to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Coimbra to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Rede Expressos
- Phone
- (+351) 220 971 653
- [email protected]
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Viana do Castelo to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €80
- Website
- VM Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco station.
Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Viana do Castelo to Castelo Branco.
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