Boom Guide

GETTING TO BOOM

​​​​​​​Zoom To Boom. It’s Not Just About the Destination - But the Journey Too!

Your Festival Adventure Starts Now!

The journey to the festival is just the beginning of your epic experience. Whether you’re rolling in with friends, hopping on the Boom Bus, or embarking on a solo adventure, excitement is in the air, and adventure is the name of the game.

Ready to roll? Our comprehensive guide will help you get here safely and smoothly - because the real fun begins when you arrive.

Packed your bags, pots, pans, and tents? Perfect. The road to unforgettable memories is waiting. Let’s get this adventure started!

GETTING TO BOOM

Where is "There"? Welcome to Boomland!

Boomland is right here, nestled along the shores of a magical lake, just a stone's throw from the historic towns of Idanha-a-Nova, Monsanto and Idanha-a-Velha. Located in the heart of inland Portugal, this is where your festival journey unfolds - a sacred land.

For reference, Boomland is approximately 260 km from Lisboa (Portugal) and 360 km from Madrid, in Spain - practically a teleport away!

To ensure you're heading in the right direction, simply set your map or GPS to "Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal."

From there, follow the signs, and you’ll be on the path to an unforgettable festival experience.

 

  • What could be better than jumping onto a bus full of bouncy Boomers all on the same vibe? You just know you’re in for a good time when you join this funky crowd… Safe, sustainable, comfy and convenient: hop on board our humble charter bus at either Lisbon or Madrid airports and get a ride to the festival and back.
     
  • Go HERE to know more about Boom Bus from Lisbon and Madrid.
     
  • Eco Fact: The Boom Bus has transported thousands of happy Boomers to the festival over the years. In 2023, a total of 157 Boom buses transported 20% of all Boomers. 

 

FROM LISBOA AIRPORT
 

  • BUS

From the airport take the metro to Sete Rios bus station and from there take a bus to Castelo Branco (52 km away from Boomland). From Castelo Branco, you can take a bus to Idanha-a-Nova (operating on weekdays only). Once you’ve arrived at Idanha-a-Nova, you can either take a cab to Boomland or take the shuttle bus to the festival (see "Shuttle Bus").

  • TRAIN

Take the metro to Gare do Oriente station, from there you can get the train to Castelo Branco.

Please refer to the bus station website (www.rede-expressos.pt) and train station website (www.cp.pt) for departure times, costs and further information.
 

FROM MADRID AIRPORT
 

  • BUS

From Madrid, you have a bus service that connects you to Lisbon. The Madrid Bus station (ESTACIÓN SUR) is at Av. Mendez Álvaro and you find it at the Mendez Álvaro Metro station.

One of the companies that run buses to Lisbon is Avanza Bus (www.avanzabus.com).

In Lisbon, from Sete Rios bus station take a bus to Castelo Branco. Please refer to the bus station website (www.rede-expressos.pt) for departure times, costs and further information.

From Castelo Branco, you can take a bus to Idanha-a-Nova (operating on weekdays only). Once you’ve arrived at Idanha-a-Nova, you can either take a cab to Boomland or take the shuttle bus to the festival (see "Shuttle Bus").

  • TRAIN

Make your way to Chamartin train station (Madrid) and take a train to Lisbon.

Step out of the train at Entroncamento and get the connection train to Castelo Branco.

Please refer to the Madrid train station timetable (www.renfe.com) and the Entroncamento station timetable (www.cp.pt) for departure times, costs and further information.
 

FROM PORTO AIRPORT
 

  • TRAVEL BY METRO - BUS - CAB

Take the metro until Trindade station.

At Trindade metro station, take the line A, or B, or C, or F – in direction of Estádio do Dragão, or Campanhã, or Fânzeres – and exit at Campanhã stop – Metro do Porto.

Go to Campanhã Bus Terminal, and take a Bus to Castelo Branco (52 km away from Boomland). From Castelo Branco take the Bus to Idanha-a-NovaKnow more.

Once at Idanha-a-Nova, you can either take a cab to Boomland or take the shuttle bus to the festival (see "Shuttle Bus").
 

  • TRAVEL BY SHUTTLE - BUS - CAB

From the airport take the shuttle “GetBus” (Mon. ~ Fri.) until Porto – Campanhã bus station.

From Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã Bus station, take a bus until Castelo Branco (52 km away from Boomland). From Castelo Branco take the bus to Idanha-a-Nova. Know more.

Once at Idanha-a-Nova, you can either take a cab to Boomland or take the shuttle bus to the festival (see "Shuttle Bus").
 

  • TRAVEL BY METRO - TRAIN

Take the metro until Trindade station. At Trindade metro station, take the line A, or B; or C, or F in direction of Estádio do Dragão, or Campanhã, or Fânzeres and exit at Campanhã station – Metro do Porto. At Campanhã, get a train ticket until Castelo Branco (numbers of trains to catch and routes may differ). Know more.

Make sure to plan your journey in advance – visit the relevant public transportation websites available here beforehand.

 

 

During the festival days, there will be shuttle buses running between Castelo Branco and Boomland as well as Idanha-a-Nova and Boomland. Schedules and other important information will be updated closer to the festival dates.

If you plan to va-va-voom to Boom with mates, then don’t forget to do your very own impersonation of Bohemian Rhapsody when you stop for a break. But try not to freak out the locals, as they deserve all the respect and good smiles.

So here’s how you get there:

FROM LISBON

  • Take the A1 motorway, heading North.
  • Exit at the A23, towards Torres Novas.
  • Continue in the direction of Castelo Branco along the A23 and exit at Lardosa/Idanha-a-Nova.
  • Follow the signs to Idanha-a-Nova, where you will reach a roundabout with signs to the ‘Pre-park’ and to ‘Boom Festival.’

FROM PORTO

  • Take the A1 motorway towards Lisbon, until you reach signs for the A25, towards Viseu.
  • Drive along the A25, take the exit to A23 in the direction to Covilhã and Castelo Branco.
  • Exit at Lardosa/Idanha-a-Nova.
  • Follow the signs to Idanha. Here you will reach a roundabout with signs to Boom Festival.

FROM MADRID

  • Take the A5 Motorway in the direction of Plasencia and Portugal.
  • Get the A1 towards Plasencia and follow the signs for the Ex-108 to Coria/Portugal.
  • Continue following the signs to Portugal.
  • As you enter the country, you will see signs to the town of Idanha-a-Nova.
  • When you get to the town, you will reach a roundabout with signs to Boom Festival.