The cheapest and fastest trains from Coimbra to Castelo Branco
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coimbra to Castelo Branco is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Castelo Branco will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Coimbra to Castelo Branco you need to make at least one change.
R 4506 · R 5623
R 4512 · R 5625
R 4512 · R 5625
R 4506 · R 5623
R 4512 · R 5625
IC 520 · IC 541
IC 620 · IC 545
IC 730 · R 5623
IC 722 · R 5601
R 4516 · IC 545Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Coimbra to Castelo Branco
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 90 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£15 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Coimbra to Castelo Branco train times
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Castelo Branco trains for today, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4516 · IC 545 | 18:23 Coimbra-B | 3h50 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4516 · IC 545 | 18:26 Bencanta halt | 3h47 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4516 · IC 545 | 18:29 Espadaneira halt | 3h44 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
AP 126 · IC 545 | 18:43 Coimbra-B | 3h30 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 620 · IC 545 | 18:56 Coimbra-B | 3h17 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 23400 · IC 541 | 03:02 Coimbra-B | 8h01 | 11:03 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 23400 · R 5621 | 03:02 Coimbra-B | 6h42 | 09:44 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 23400 · R 5623 | 03:02 Coimbra-B | 10h31 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4502 · IC 543 | 06:12 Coimbra-B | 9h53 | 16:05 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4502 · R 5623 | 06:12 Coimbra-B | 7h21 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4502 · IC 541 | 06:12 Coimbra-B | 4h51 | 11:03 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
U 16801 · IC 520 · IC 541 | 06:53 Espadaneira halt | 4h10 | 11:03 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
U 16801 · IC 520 · IC 541 | 06:55 Bencanta halt | 4h08 | 11:03 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 520 · IC 541 | 07:57 Coimbra-B | 3h06 | 11:03 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 520 · R 5623 | 07:57 Coimbra-B | 5h36 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 520 · IC 543 | 07:57 Coimbra-B | 8h08 | 16:05 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4505 · IC 730 · R 5623 | 08:14 Espadaneira halt | 5h19 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
R 4505 · IC 730 · R 5623 | 08:16 Bencanta halt | 5h17 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
R 4506 · R 5623 | 08:23 Coimbra-B | 5h10 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4506 · R 5601 | 08:23 Coimbra-B | 11h12 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4506 · IC 543 | 08:23 Coimbra-B | 7h42 | 16:05 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4506 · R 5623 | 08:26 Bencanta halt | 5h07 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4506 · R 5623 | 08:29 Espadaneira halt | 5h04 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
U 16808 · IC 510 · R 5623 | 09:05 Bencanta halt | 4h28 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
U 16808 · IC 510 · R 5623 | 09:08 Espadaneira halt | 4h25 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 510 · IC 543 | 09:22 Coimbra-B | 6h43 | 16:05 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 510 · R 5601 | 09:22 Coimbra-B | 10h13 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 510 · R 5623 | 09:22 Coimbra-B | 4h11 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 730 · R 5623 | 09:54 Coimbra-B | 3h39 | 13:33 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 730 · IC 543 | 09:54 Coimbra-B | 6h11 | 16:05 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 730 · R 5601 | 09:54 Coimbra-B | 9h41 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4508 · R 5601 | 10:22 Coimbra-B | 9h13 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4508 · R 5625 | 10:22 Coimbra-B | 11h17 | 21:39 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4508 · IC 543 | 10:22 Coimbra-B | 5h43 | 16:05 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
U 16811 · IC 720 · IC 543 | 10:57 Espadaneira halt | 5h08 | 16:05 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
U 16811 · IC 720 · IC 543 | 11:00 Bencanta halt | 5h05 | 16:05 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 720 · IC 545 | 11:56 Coimbra-B | 10h17 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 720 · R 5601 | 11:56 Coimbra-B | 7h39 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 720 · IC 543 | 11:56 Coimbra-B | 4h09 | 16:05 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 720 · R 5625 | 11:56 Coimbra-B | 9h43 | 21:39 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4510 · R 5625 | 13:30 Coimbra-B | 8h09 | 21:39 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4510 · R 5601 | 13:30 Coimbra-B | 6h05 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4510 · IC 545 | 13:30 Coimbra-B | 8h43 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 524 · IC 545 | 13:56 Coimbra-B | 8h17 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 524 · R 5601 | 13:56 Coimbra-B | 5h39 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 524 · R 5625 | 13:56 Coimbra-B | 7h43 | 21:39 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 512 · IC 545 | 14:52 Coimbra-B | 7h21 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 512 · R 5601 | 14:52 Coimbra-B | 4h43 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 512 · R 5625 | 14:52 Coimbra-B | 6h47 | 21:39 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
U 16819 · IC 722 · R 5601 | 14:58 Espadaneira halt | 4h37 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
U 16819 · IC 722 · R 5601 | 15:01 Bencanta halt | 4h34 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
U 16818 · IC 722 · R 5601 | 15:10 Bencanta halt | 4h25 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
U 16818 · IC 722 · R 5601 | 15:13 Espadaneira halt | 4h22 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 722 · IC 545 | 15:56 Coimbra-B | 6h17 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 722 · R 5601 | 15:56 Coimbra-B | 3h39 | 19:35 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
IC 722 · R 5625 | 15:56 Coimbra-B | 5h43 | 21:39 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4512 · R 5625 | 16:27 Coimbra-B | 5h12 | 21:39 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4512 · IC 545 | 16:27 Coimbra-B | 5h46 | 22:13 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4512 · R 5625 | 16:30 Bencanta halt | 5h09 | 21:39 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
R 4512 · R 5625 | 16:33 Espadaneira halt | 5h06 | 21:39 Castelo Branco station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coimbra to Castelo Branco
Trains from Coimbra to Castelo Branco run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 01:00 |
Last train 20:04 |
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FAQs: Coimbra to Castelo Branco train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Coimbra and Castelo Branco
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rua do Padrão.
- A Cozinha da Maria
- Solar do Bacalhau
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Coimbra Dona Inês
- Tivoli Coimbra Hotel
- Hotel Oslo Coimbra
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
- 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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