- Must visit
Museu Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior
Museum of embroidery, sacred art and decorative pieces inside the former episcopal palace, central to understanding local culture.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£22
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£32
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
4 h 59 m
Trains on 31 Aug
44
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porto 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 Porto to Castelo Branco will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
To travel from Porto to Castelo Branco you need to make at least 2 changes.
R 4658 · IC 511 · R 5682 · R 5674
R 4668 · IC 513 · R 5684 · R 5676
R 4668 · IC 513 · IC 10544 · U 15728
R 4658 · IC 511 · R 5682 · R 5674
R 4658 · IC 511 · R 5682 · R 5674
IC 620 · IC 545 · IC 11545
IC 620 · IC 545 · IC 10545 · R 25625
IC 520 · R 481 · IC 10541
IC 720 · IC 543 · IC 11543
IC 720 · R 485 · IC 11543Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Porto to Castelo Branco among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 175 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Castelo Branco trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 720 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 10:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h27 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 720 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 10:45 Porto - Campanhã | 11h30 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 720 · R 485 · IC 11545 | 10:45 Porto - Campanhã | 11h30 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 720 · R 485 · IC 10543 · R 25624 | 10:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h51 | 18:36 Benquerencas | 3 changes | |
IC 720 · IC 543 · IC 11543 | 10:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h27 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 720 · R 485 · IC 10543 | 10:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h47 | 16:32 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
R 4510 · R 5601 · IC 11545 · AP 122 | 11:40 Porto - Campanhã | 10h35 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
R 4510 · R 5625 · IC 11545 · AP 122 | 11:40 Porto - Campanhã | 10h35 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
R 4510 · R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 11:40 Porto - Campanhã | 10h59 | 22:39 Castelo Branco station | 5 changes | |
IC 524 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 12:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h30 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 524 · R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 12:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h54 | 22:39 Castelo Branco station | 4 changes | |
IC 524 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 12:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h30 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 516 · R 5601 · IC 11545 · AP 132 | 13:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h35 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
IC 516 · R 5625 · IC 11545 · AP 132 | 13:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h35 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
IC 516 · R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 13:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h59 | 22:39 Castelo Branco station | 5 changes | |
IC 722 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h30 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 722 · R 5601 · R 5625 · R 55625 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h54 | 22:39 Castelo Branco station | 4 changes | |
IC 722 · R 5601 · R 45601 · R 25601 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h33 | 20:18 Retaxo | 3 changes | |
IC 722 · R 5601 · R 45601 · R 25601 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h44 | 20:29 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
IC 722 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h30 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 722 · R 5601 · R 45601 · R 25601 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h37 | 20:22 Benquerencas | 3 changes | |
IC 526 · R 5625 · IC 11545 | 16:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h30 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 526 · IC 545 · IC 10545 · R 25625 | 16:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h43 | 22:28 Retaxo | 3 changes | |
IC 526 · IC 545 · IC 11545 | 16:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h30 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 526 · IC 545 · IC 10545 · R 25625 | 16:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h47 | 22:32 Benquerencas | 3 changes | |
IC 526 · R 5625 · R 55625 · R 25625 | 16:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h54 | 22:39 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
IC 620 · IC 545 · IC 10545 · R 25625 | 17:45 Porto - Campanhã | 4h43 | 22:28 Retaxo | 3 changes | |
IC 620 · IC 545 · IC 11545 | 17:45 Porto - Campanhã | 4h30 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 620 · IC 545 · IC 10545 · R 25625 | 17:45 Porto - Campanhã | 4h47 | 22:32 Benquerencas | 3 changes | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
R 3400 · R 481 · IC 11541 | 1:08 Porto - Campanhã | 10h07 | 11:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
R 3400 · R 5621 · IC 11541 | 1:08 Porto - Campanhã | 10h07 | 11:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
R 3400 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 1:08 Porto - Campanhã | 15h04 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
AP 180 · R 4504 · IC 541 · IC 11543 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 10h32 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
AP 180 · R 4504 · IC 541 · IC 11541 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 5h35 | 11:15 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
AP 180 · R 4504 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 10h32 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
AP 180 · R 4504 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 10h32 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
IC 520 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 6:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h27 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 520 · IC 541 · IC 11543 | 6:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h27 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 520 · R 481 · IC 10541 | 6:45 Porto - Campanhã | 4h50 | 11:35 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 520 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 6:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h27 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
AP 128 · IC 510 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 7:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h32 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
AP 128 · IC 510 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 7:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h32 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
AP 128 · IC 510 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 7:40 Porto - Campanhã | 14h35 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 3 changes | |
R 4658 · IC 511 · R 5682 · R 5674 | 7:50 Porto - Campanhã | 6h21 | 14:11 Benquerencas | 5 changes | |
R 4658 · IC 511 · R 5682 · R 5674 | 7:50 Porto - Campanhã | 5h59 | 13:49 Castelo Branco station | 4 changes | |
R 4658 · IC 511 · R 5682 · R 5674 | 7:50 Porto - Campanhã | 6h24 | 14:14 Retaxo | 5 changes | |
IC 730 · R 5623 · IC 11543 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h27 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h27 | 16:12 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · R 5601 · IC 11545 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 13h30 | 22:15 Castelo Branco station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Porto to Castelo Branco run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 1:08 |
Last train 20:04 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Castelo Branco — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Castelo Branco trip today.
Museum of embroidery, sacred art and decorative pieces inside the former episcopal palace, central to understanding local culture.
Compact museum dedicated to the Cargaleiro collection, showing colourful ceramics and paintings by one of Portugal’s best-known artists.
Contemporary interpretation centre presenting local embroidery traditions through displays that explain craft techniques and symbolism.
Formal Baroque garden with ponds, statues and terraces, ideal for a relaxed walk and one of the city’s most memorable spaces.
Green hillside park with walking paths and viewpoints, offering a quieter local favourite away from the most visited monuments.
Main civic square lined with public buildings and everyday city life, a practical base for exploring the historic centre on foot.
A rich festive goat or lamb stew baked slowly in a clay pot with wine, garlic and herbs. A hallmark dish of Beira Baixa family celebrations.
Tender kid goat roasted in the oven with potatoes, garlic and olive oil. A classic Sunday and feast dish in inland central Portugal.
Slow-cooked lamb or goat offal stew, traditionally made after slaughter days. It is deeply linked to rural cooking traditions in Beira Baixa.
Traditional restaurant known for regional meat dishes, local cheeses and a straightforward atmosphere popular with residents and visitors.
Established dining room serving Portuguese classics and regional specialities with a more polished feel suited to a longer meal.
Well-known casual spot for Beira-style cooking, grilled meats and generous portions in an unfussy local setting.
More affordable than Lisbon or Porto, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and low local transport costs for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; taxis are often rounded up.
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Castelo Branco railway station -> Centro Coordenador de Transportes, Castelo Branco
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto 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.

Most Porto to Castelo Branco trains use the Porto - Campanhã to Castelo Branco station pair, with some services arriving at Benquerencas. Use this guide to compare Porto and Castelo Branco train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Porto - Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto - Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Casa Aleixo, Restaurante Madureira
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Campanhã. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Campanhã. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Campanhã: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Palácio do Freixo, AC Hotel Porto, Vila Galé Porto, Hotel Poveira.
Porto - Sao Bento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Abadia do Porto, Café Santiago, The Lingerie Restaurant - Porto
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Sao Bento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Sao Bento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto - Sao Bento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto - Sao Bento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Sao Bento: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Porto - A Brasileira, InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, Hotel Teatro.
Contumil is 3 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Contumil has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Contumil.
ATMs are available at Contumil.
Accessibility facilities are available at Contumil.
Castelo Branco has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Pinguim, Restaurante O Lagarto
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Castelo Branco. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Castelo Branco. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Castelo Branco: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Castelo Branco: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Castelo Branco: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rainha D. Amélia, Hotel TRYP Colina do Castelo, Hotel Império do Rei.
Benquerencas is 7 km from Castelo Branco city centre. Public transport options include:
Retaxo is 10 km from Castelo Branco city centre. Public transport options include:
Retaxo has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Retaxo.
Accessibility facilities are available at Retaxo.
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