How far is it from Castelo Branco to Covilhã?

The distance between Castelo Branco and Covilhã is 59 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Castelo Branco to Covilhã?

The drive from Castelo Branco to Covilhã takes approximately 50 min by car.

The fastest route from Castelo Branco to Covilhã covers 59 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Covilhã lies roughly to the north of Castelo Branco.

The drive from Castelo Branco to Covilhã mainly follows A 23.

Towns on the route from Castelo Branco to Covilhã include Fundão.

On the route from Castelo Branco to Covilhã you can take a break at Área de serviço de Castelo Branco, Área de Serviço do Fundão.

Distance: 59 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Castelo Branco to Covilhã takes about 50 min via A 23. The distance is 59 km. The straight-line distance is 52 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Castelo Branco, Fundão, Covilhã. Driving directions

Driving directions33 · 59 km

14 Keep slightly right 307 m
15 Merge slightly left onto Autoestrada da Beira Interior 45 km
16 Take exit slightly right 2 km
17 Keep slightly right 313 m
18 Turn straight onto Variante à EN 18 993 m
19 Turn slightly left onto Rua da Ponte Seca 27 m
20 Continue left onto Rua da Ponte Seca 2 km
21 Turn right onto Eixo Teixoso-Covilhã-Tortosendo - Ribeiro Negro 471 m
22 Continue straight onto Eixo Teixoso-Covilhã-Tortosendo - Refúgio 225 m
23 Turn left onto Rua Nossa Senhora do Refúgio 234 m
24 Turn slightly right onto Rua Grupo Recreativo Refugiense 334 m
25 Turn left onto Rua Doutor José Quental Calheiros Albuquerque Carvalho 296 m
26 Turn right onto Estrada Nacional 230 2 km
27 Turn left onto Avenida da Universidade 523 m
28 Enter roundabout right onto Rua Marquês de Ávila e Bolama 4 m
29 Exit roundabout straight onto Rua Marquês de Ávila e Bolama 740 m
30 Turn left onto Rua Visconde da Coriscada 337 m
31 Enter roundabout straight onto Rua Rui Faleiro 3 m
32 Exit roundabout right onto Rua Rui Faleiro 12 m
33 Arrive onto Rua Rui Faleiro

The return trip from Covilhã to Castelo Branco covers roughly the same distance, 59 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

How far is it from Castelo Branco to Covilhã?: The distance between Castelo Branco and Covilhã is 59 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Castelo Branco to Covilhã?: The drive from Castelo Branco to Covilhã takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Castelo Branco to Covilhã?: The fastest route from Castelo Branco to Covilhã covers 59 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Covilhã from Castelo Branco?: Covilhã lies roughly to the north of Castelo Branco.
Which roads does the route from Castelo Branco to Covilhã follow?: The drive from Castelo Branco to Covilhã mainly follows A 23.
Which towns do you pass between Castelo Branco and Covilhã?: Towns on the route from Castelo Branco to Covilhã include Fundão.
Where can I stop to rest between Castelo Branco and Covilhã?: On the route from Castelo Branco to Covilhã you can take a break at Área de serviço de Castelo Branco, Área de Serviço do Fundão.