The cheapest and fastest trains from Castelo Branco to Lisbon
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castelo Branco to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castelo Branco to Lisbon will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 18 trains that leave Castelo Branco for Lisbon every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
R 5622 · R 4428
R 5600
R 5624 · R 4436
R 5620 · R 4420
R 5620 · R 4420
IC 542
IC 540
IC 544
IC 542
IC 540Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Castelo Branco to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Castelo Branco to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 187 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Castelo Branco to Lisbon train times
The table below shows live departures for Castelo Branco to Lisbon trains for today, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 5620 · IC 720 | 10:06 Castelo Branco station | 3h54 | 14:00 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 change | |
R 5620 · R 4420 | 10:06 Castelo Branco station | 4h07 | 14:13 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 change | |
R 5620 · R 4420 | 10:06 Castelo Branco station | 3h59 | 14:05 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
R 5620 · IC 720 | 10:06 Castelo Branco station | 3h46 | 13:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
R 5622 · IC 722 | 14:00 Castelo Branco station | 3h52 | 17:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
R 5622 · R 4428 | 14:00 Castelo Branco station | 4h05 | 18:05 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
R 5622 · IC 722 | 14:00 Castelo Branco station | 4h00 | 18:00 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 change | |
R 5622 · R 4428 | 14:00 Castelo Branco station | 4h13 | 18:13 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 change | |
IC 542 | 15:43 Castelo Branco station | 2h30 | 18:13 Lisbon - Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 542 | 15:43 Castelo Branco station | 2h37 | 18:20 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 changesdirect | |
R 5624 · R 4436 | 18:20 Castelo Branco station | 3h45 | 22:05 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
R 5624 · R 4436 | 18:20 Castelo Branco station | 3h53 | 22:13 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 change | |
IC 544 | 20:04 Castelo Branco station | 2h36 | 22:40 Lisbon - Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 544 | 20:04 Castelo Branco station | 2h46 | 22:50 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 25 November | |||||
R 5600 | 05:55 Castelo Branco station | 3h16 | 09:11 Lisbon - Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
R 5600 | 05:55 Castelo Branco station | 3h25 | 09:20 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 540 | 08:38 Castelo Branco station | 2h42 | 11:20 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 540 | 08:38 Castelo Branco station | 2h35 | 11:13 Lisbon - Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castelo Branco to Lisbon
Trains from Castelo Branco to Lisbon run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 20:04 |
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Castelo Branco to Lisbon trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Castelo Branco and Lisbon from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Castelo Branco to Lisbon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castelo Branco to Lisbon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Castelo Branco and Lisbon
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Avenida Nuno Álvares.
- Restaurante Pinguim
- Restaurante O Lagarto
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainha D. Amélia
- Hotel TRYP Colina do Castelo
- Hotel Império do Rei
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available
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