2h 42m, Direct
08:38
Castelo BrancoStation
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LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
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First train
08:38
Last train
20:04
Travel duration
2h 37m
Daily departures
6
Departure station
Castelo Branco
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Lisbon
Ticket price
from $19
Fastest trip
2h 30m
Longest trip
2h 46m
Trains to Castelo Branco
Inbound trains reach Castelo Branco at Castelo Branco station on the Beira Baixa Line. CP Intercidades services arrive from Lisbon Oriente in around 2h50m and from Lisbon Santa Apolonia in about 3h. Trains from Entroncamento reach Castelo Branco in roughly 1h30m to 1h45m, while services from Abrantes take about 1h. Northeast of the city, trains from Fundao arrive in around 45m, services from Covilha take about 1h15m, and Guarda services reach Castelo Branco in roughly 2h30m, depending on the timetable and train category.
Visiting Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco is an important rail stop in central-eastern Portugal on the Beira Baixa Line. The city has one main passenger train station, Castelo Branco, served by Comboios de Portugal, commonly known as CP. Its rail role is based on connecting the inland Beira Baixa region with Lisbon, Entroncamento, Covilha, and Guarda.
Trains from Castelo Branco include CP Intercidades services for longer domestic trips and Regional trains for shorter links along the Beira Baixa corridor. Castelo Branco station is the main train station for all passenger rail services in the city. Portugal does not currently operate high-speed rail through Castelo Branco, so intercity and regional services form the practical rail network here.
Rail routes from Castelo Branco run southwest toward Abrantes, Entroncamento, Santarem, Lisbon Oriente, and Lisbon Santa Apolonia, and northeast toward Fundao, Covilha, and Guarda. Train tickets are used for domestic CP services, with connections at Entroncamento and Lisbon for other parts of Portugal. Book trains from and to Castelo Branco online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Castelo Branco
From Castelo Branco, CP Intercidades trains run southwest along the Beira Baixa Line toward Abrantes, Entroncamento, Lisbon Oriente, and Lisbon Santa Apolonia. Entroncamento acts as a major junction for onward CP services across central and northern Portugal, while Lisbon stations connect with additional long-distance routes.
Regional trains from Castelo Branco serve the inland corridor in both directions. Southwest services follow the line toward Abrantes and Entroncamento, while northeast services run toward Fundao, Covilha, and Guarda. These routes make Castelo Branco a practical rail base for travel within Portugal's Beira Baixa and Beiras regions.
Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco - A historic city in central Portugal known for the Garden of the Episcopal Palace and its traditional hand-embroidered bedspreads.
Castelo Branco
Station
2h 37m
Train Operators Serving Castelo Branco
Comboios de Portugal, usually referred to as CP, operates the passenger rail services serving Castelo Branco. CP Intercidades provides reserved-seat intercity trains on the main domestic corridor between Lisbon and the Beira Baixa region. CP Regional runs stopping services for shorter trips through inland towns and junctions on the Beira Baixa Line. Rail Monsters books individual train tickets for these CP services from Castelo Branco.
Destinations from Castelo Branco
Service types from Castelo Branco station
Intercity services: CP Intercidades links Castelo Branco with Lisbon Oriente, Lisbon Santa Apolonia, Entroncamento, Abrantes, Fundao, and Covilha on the Beira Baixa corridor. Regional services: CP Regional trains connect Castelo Branco with nearby towns and junctions in central-eastern Portugal. National connections: Entroncamento and Lisbon provide onward CP routes to other Portuguese regions. Airport services: Castelo Branco has no direct airport rail link; rail passengers connect via Lisbon Oriente for Lisbon Airport access using local airport transport.
Travel from Castelo Branco to Lisbon by Intercidades and explore the historic Alfama district or the Belem Tower along the Tagus River.
Frequency
6 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
2h 37m
Lisbon
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Guarda by train and visit the stunning Guarda Cathedral or explore the historic city walls.
Frequency
6 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
1h 9m
Guarda
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Fundao by train and visit the scenic Caste of Fundao or enjoy the local cuisine at Restaurante O Chafariz.
Frequency
6 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
34m
Fundao
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Santarem by train and visit the historic Igreja do Santíssimo Milagre or stroll along the scenic waterfront of the Tagus River.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
1h 58m
Santarem
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Vila Velha de Rodao by train and visit the stunning Natural Monument of Penedo Furado or the historic Castle of Vila Velha de Rodão.
Frequency
6 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
26m
Vila Velha de Rodao
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Abrantes by train and visit the historic Castelo de Abrantes or stroll along the Tejo River in the city center.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
1h 24m
Abrantes
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Sabugal by train and visit the historic Sabugal Castle and the beautiful natural landscapes of the surrounding Beira region.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
1h 30m
Sabugal
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Entroncamento by train and visit the historical Castle of Almourol or explore the beautiful Parque do Ribatejo.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
1h 39m
Entroncamento
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Belmonte - Manteigas by train and visit the historic Belmonte Castle or enjoy the natural beauty of Serra da Estrela.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
1h 5m
Belmonte - Manteigas
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Vila Franca de Xira by train and visit the beautiful Jardim Municipal de Vila Franca de Xira or the historic Palácio do Sobral.
Frequency
3 times per day
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Castelo Branco
Portugal
2h 20m
Vila Franca de Xira
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Covilha by train and visit the beautiful Serra da Estrela Natural Park or the historic University of Covilha.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
51m
Covilha
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Benespera by train and discover the scenic beauty of Serra da Estrela, Portugal's highest mountain.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
1h 21m
Benespera
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Macainhas by train and visit the serene beauty of the Macrohistory Park or the picturesque town square.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
1h 15m
Macainhas
Portugal
Travel from Castelo Branco to Caria by train and visit the beautiful Caria Castle or enjoy the scenic views at Lagoa do Zorro.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Castelo Branco
Portugal
1h 1m
Caria
Portugal
Castelo Branco Major Train Stations
Castelo Branco has one main passenger rail station. Castelo Branco station serves the Beira Baixa Line and handles CP Intercidades trains on the Lisbon - Covilha corridor, along with CP Regional trains running southwest and northeast through central Portugal. Long-distance passengers use the station for reserved Intercidades services, while regional passengers use it for shorter trips toward nearby inland towns and junctions. For wider transfers, Entroncamento and Lisbon stations provide onward CP connections across the national network. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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Comboios de Portugal (CP)
Comboios de Portugal operates passenger trains across Portugal.