How much is the bus ticket from Faro to Castelo Branco?

The cheapest coach tickets from Faro to Castelo Branco start from €17. The average price for this route is around €31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Faro to Castelo Branco?

The average bus journey time from Faro to Castelo Branco is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 314 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 10m and is operated by Rede Expressos .

Which bus companies service the Faro to Castelo Branco route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Rede Expressos , FlixBus , ALSA , Rede Expressos , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Faro to Castelo Branco?

The earliest bus departs from Faro to Castelo Branco at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Faro to Castelo Branco?

A bus journey from Faro to Castelo Branco produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Faro to Castelo Branco?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61149 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Faro to Castelo Branco?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rede Expressos has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Faro to Castelo Branco?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Faro to Castelo Branco?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rede Expressos , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Faro to Castelo Branco from €16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Faro to Castelo Branco on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Rodoviário	6h 30m	19:30	Castelo Branco	Cheapest
Bus	17:10	Aeroporto FAO	6h 10m	23:20	Castelo Branco	Fastest
Bus	01:30	Rodoviário	9h	10:30	Castelo Branco	No tags
Bus	06:15	Rodoviário	7h 5m	13:20	Castelo Branco	No tags
Bus	07:30	Rodoviário	7h 5m	14:35	Castelo Branco	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 15:03 WET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Faro to Castelo Branco

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Castelo Branco. The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just €17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

7h 5mAverage duration

314 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€17 - €44	Average duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€35 - €35	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Faro and Castelo Branco?

Stops in Faro

A
Terminal Rodoviário de Faro
Av. da República 150, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal
Visit page
B
Faro Airport
C
Estação
R. da Moegem 22, 8000-140 Faro, Portugal

Stops in Castelo Branco

A
Castelo Branco
R. da Sra. da Piedade 3C, 6000-279 Castelo Branco, Portugal
B
Castelo Branco Rodoviária Da Beira Interior
R. Poe. João Roiz,, 6000-260 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Visit page
C
Ponto de Ônibus de Castelo Branco
R. do Saibreiro 10, 6000-081 Castelo Branco, Portugal

Compare bus companies

Rede Expressos

4/524,565 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Based on 24565 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the power outlets. Rede Expressos ticket prices on this trip start at €30

Rede Expressos Faro Castelo Branco recent customer reviews

Driver seemed angry and annoyed... wasn't a nice experience I had paid for my ticket to Costello branco and when we got to the exchange the driver was shouting that I had to buy a new ticket and told me to get of the bus as with other travelers we where all confused and he drove off ..the next stage of the journey I cannot express my up most value of the new driver he was fantastic...not a nice start to my journey but ended excellent...

Merina C.

8 June 2022

FlixBus

3.5/512,136 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ALSA

4.5/561,200 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Rede Expressos

4/53,772 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,385 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

PT bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Faro to Castelo Branco

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Faro to Castelo Branco?
The cheapest coach tickets from Faro to Castelo Branco start from €17. The average price for this route is around €31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Faro to Castelo Branco?
The average bus journey time from Faro to Castelo Branco is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 314 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 10m and is operated by Rede Expressos.
Which bus companies service the Faro to Castelo Branco route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Rede Expressos, FlixBus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Faro to Castelo Branco?
The earliest bus departs from Faro to Castelo Branco at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Faro to Castelo Branco?
A bus journey from Faro to Castelo Branco produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Faro to Castelo Branco?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61149 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Faro to Castelo Branco?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rede Expressos has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Faro to Castelo Branco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Faro to Castelo Branco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rede Expressos, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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€28

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€16

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€18

The cheapest trip from Faro to Castelo Branco was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of €16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Faro to Castelo Branco as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €16 to €33 for a bus ticket from Faro to Castelo Branco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €16, which is on 2026-01-27.

Usually Rede Expressos will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.