The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$34
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$68
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 12 m
Trains on Sep 20
43
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station 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 Salamanca station will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station without transferring at least once.
05817+
006322:23 PM8h41Madrid Chamartín11:04 PMSalamanca station$341One-way1 transfer
05817+
183182:23 PM6h04Madrid Chamartín8:27 PMSalamanca station$361One-way1 transfer
05817+
183162:23 PM3h46Madrid Chamartín6:09 PMSalamanca station$391One-way1 transfer
08359+
006323:40 PM7h24Madrid Chamartín11:04 PMSalamanca station$491One-way1 transfer
08179+
006325:00 PM6h04Madrid Chamartín11:04 PMSalamanca station$491One-way1 transfer
08359+
183163:40 PM2h29Madrid Chamartín6:09 PMSalamanca station$541One-way1 transfer
04151+
183162:59 PM3h10Madrid Chamartín6:09 PMSalamanca station$981One-way1 transfer
04257+
183162:50 PM3h19Madrid Chamartín6:09 PMSalamanca station$831One-way1 transfer
08179+
183185:00 PM3h27Madrid Chamartín8:27 PMSalamanca station$511One-way1 transfer
08129+
1830812:05 PM3h37Madrid Chamartín3:42 PMSalamanca station$541One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Salamanca station take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49. The journey takes 2h 26m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe MD.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
08179+ 18318 | On time 5:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h27 | 8:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08179+ 00632 | On time 5:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h04 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08179+ 37432 | On time 5:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h04 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04267+ 37432 | On time 5:48 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h16 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04267+ 00632 | On time 5:48 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h16 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04167+ 00632 | On time 5:48 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h16 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08189+ 37432 | On time 6:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h24 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08189+ 00632 | On time 6:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h24 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04181+ 00632 | 6:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h13 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04181+ 37432 | 6:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h13 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04193+ 00632 | On time 7:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h56 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04193+ 37432 | On time 7:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h56 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
04087+ 18304 | On time 6:55 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h51 | 10:46 AM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04087+ 18308 | On time 6:55 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h47 | 3:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04091+ 18316 | On time 9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h54 | 6:09 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04091+ 18308 | On time 9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h27 | 3:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08109+ 18316 | 10:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h54 | 6:09 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08109+ 18318 | 10:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h12 | 8:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08109+ 18308 | 10:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h27 | 3:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04121+ 18318 | 11:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h04 | 8:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04121+ 18316 | 11:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h46 | 6:09 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04121+ 18308 | 11:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 4h19 | 3:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08129+ 18316 | 12:05 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h04 | 6:09 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08129+ 18318 | 12:05 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h22 | 8:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08129+ 18308 | 12:05 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h37 | 3:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04143+ 18318 | 1:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h47 | 8:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04143+ 18316 | 1:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h29 | 6:09 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04143+ 00632 | 1:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 9h24 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04149+ 18318 | 1:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h34 | 8:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04149+ 18316 | 1:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h16 | 6:09 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04149+ 00632 | 1:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 9h11 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05817+ 18316 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h46 | 6:09 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05817+ 18318 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h04 | 8:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05817+ 00632 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h41 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04257+ 18316 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h19 | 6:09 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04257+ 18318 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h37 | 8:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04151+ 18316 | 2:59 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h10 | 6:09 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08359+ 18318 | 3:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h47 | 8:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08359+ 18316 | 3:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h29 | 6:09 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08359+ 00632 | 3:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h24 | 11:04 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station
Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station run on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 13:50. The fastest train covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 47 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 6:50 AM |
Last train 1:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVANT from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station trainsRenfe MD, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVANT trains will get you between Madrid Barajas Airport and Salamanca station from $9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salamanca station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station
Most Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca station trains use the Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid Barajas Airport and Salamanca station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Salamanca from Salamanca city centre
Salamanca train station facilities and services
Salamanca has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: El Alquimista, Restaurante Isidro
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salamanca. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salamanca: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salamanca: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alameda Palace, Gran Hotel Corona Sol, Hotel Castellano Centro.
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