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Museo de los Caminos
Gaudí’s palace museum explores the Camino, sacred art, and the building itself; Astorga’s standout museum experience.
Cheapest price on Oct 25
$39
Average ticket price on Oct 25
$41
Fastest journey on Oct 25
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 25
4 h 30 m
Buses on Oct 25
2
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Astorga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Astorga will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
On Sun, Oct 25, we found 2 buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Astorga, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 25 the direct buses cover the 303 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Sun, Oct 25 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Astorga run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 but you can travel from only $22 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 188 miles (303 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Madrid Barajas Airport to Astorga.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Astorga buses for today, Saturday, October 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 2:15 AM Astorga | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 3:15 AM Astorga | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Gaudí’s palace museum explores the Camino, sacred art, and the building itself; Astorga’s standout museum experience.
Museum inside the cathedral with sculpture, goldsmithing, and liturgical treasures that illuminate centuries of local faith and art.
Excellent local museum on Astorga’s Roman past, featuring mosaics, inscriptions, and finds from ancient Asturica Augusta.
Astorga’s lively main square, framed by the town hall and arcades, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and local atmosphere.
Historic route connecting major monuments, with Roman traces, churches, and noble buildings that summarize the old city well.
Historic approach used by pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, adding cultural depth and a strong sense of route heritage.
Cocido maragato is Astorga’s signature chickpea stew with pork and meats, served in reverse order. It is the emblematic dish of Maragatería cuisine.
Mantecadas de Astorga are buttery sponge cakes with a protected status. Their rich aroma and paper wrappers make them the city’s best-known traditional sweet.
Hojaldres de Astorga are crisp puff pastries glazed with sugar. They are a classic local pastry linked to the city’s long confectionery tradition.
Refined restaurant known for updated Leonese cuisine and polished service. A strong choice for tasting regional products in an elegant setting.
Traditional dining room celebrated for cocido maragato. A classic stop for hearty local food in a historic Astorga atmosphere.
Well-known local restaurant serving Leonese dishes, grilled meats, and regional specialties. Casual and dependable for a traditional meal.
Astorga is cheaper than major Spanish cities. Rooms, meals, and local transport are generally modest, though summer and Camino demand can raise central prices.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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