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Best price £ 7.75
Journey duration 3 h 54 min
Connections per day 89
First departure 05:30
Last departure 20:23
Distance 116.8 mi

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How much does it cost to get from Lisbon to Castelo Branco by train?

On average, a train ticket from Lisbon to Castelo Branco will cost you £ 15.52. However, there may be cheaper alternatives available. Virail will show you the lowest prices available for your chosen travel dates, which could be as little as £ 7.75. If you are trying to stick to a budget, there are several ways you can seek out lower ticket prices. For example, if your travel dates are flexible, you might find that some days of the week are cheaper than others. Traveling during peak season will usually cost more, so avoid that if you want to save money. Even the time of day can affect the price of tickets sometimes. You can also look for an indirect route, which may be cheaper than a direct connection. Often, the cheapest train tickets can be found by booking well in advance. However, be mindful that many companies do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest tickets.

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Trains from Lisbon to Castelo Branco

How long will it take me to travel from Lisbon to Castelo Branco by train?

The journey from Lisbon to Castelo Branco covers a distance of 116.8 mi. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 3 h 54 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 2 h 43 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Lisbon to Castelo Branco faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

When do the first and last departures from Lisbon to Castelo Branco leave?

If you prefer to travel early, you will usually find the first departure from Lisbon to Castelo Branco leaving at 05:30. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last daily departure leaves at 20:23.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

Which stations can I use on the Lisbon to Castelo Branco route?

You will be able to leave Lisbon by using stations such as Lisboa - Oriente, Lisboa - Santa Apolonia, Lisboa - Sete Rios, Alcantara-Mar, Alcantara-Terra, Lisboa - Entrecampos and Lisboa - Rossio. These connect you to stations including Castelo Branco in Castelo Branco. Check carefully before making a booking. Some or all of these stations will appear on the route, depending on the transport provider you use for your trip. Check carefully to see which route your chosen transport provider follows, to see if it passes through a station that is convenient for your needs. It may be necessary to make a short journey between stations either in Lisbon or in Castelo Branco, for your convenience while traveling.

How many times a day do journeys run from Lisbon to Castelo Branco?

On average, there are 89 daily departures from Lisbon to Castelo Branco. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to 124 departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include Cppt, and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 8 departures from Lisbon which travel directly to Castelo Branco. There are 81 journeys with one change or more.