There are 6 ways to get from Vilamoura to Castelo Branco by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Lisbon
best- Take the bus from Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meireles to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus 95 | Loulé / ...
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus 33 | Lisboa / ...
6h 29m€32–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meireles to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus 20 | Faro
7h 25m€26–50Train
- Take the train from Loule to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Brancotrain Ic / ...
7h 20m€62–102Drive 380 km
- Drive from Vilamoura to Castelo Brancocar 380 km
5h 1m€61–89Fly, train
- Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane FAO - LIS
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Brancotrain
6h 19m€76–266Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vilamoura to Lisbonbus 1034
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Brancotrain Ic / ...
6h 35m€44–72
Vilamoura to Castelo Branco by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vilamoura to Castelo Branco is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Vilamoura to Castelo Branco is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €60 - €90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meireles and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilamoura to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Loule and arriving at Castelo Branco via Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Vilamoura and Castelo Branco is 493 km. The road distance is 380 km.
The best way to get from Vilamoura to Castelo Branco without a car is to bus via Lisbon which takes 6h 29m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Vilamoura to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Vilamoura to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meireles station.
Vilamoura to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Loule station.
The best way to get from Vilamoura to Castelo Branco is to bus via Lisbon which takes 6h 29m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Vilamoura, Portugal and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meireles to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vilamoura to Castelo Branco via Loule and Lisboa Oriente in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Faro Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–180
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Loule to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meireles to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meireles to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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Booking & Getting There
Vilamoura to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.
Vilamoura to Castelo Branco train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Lisboa Oriente station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilamoura to Castelo Branco is 380 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Vilamoura to Castelo Branco.
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