Madrid to Plasencia train

Trains from Madrid to Plasencia

The Madrid Plasencia train connects the capital of Spain with this city in Extremadura, one of the most important in the province of Cáceres. Therefore, on working days, it is a route that can be done directly. The distance between the two cities is approximately 250 kilometers.

What trains go from Madrid to Plasencia?

The Madrid Plasencia train route is covered by Renfe, through its Media Distancia service: Regional Express. It is therefore not a high-speed train and stops are made in intermediate towns along the way.

How long does the train from Madrid to Plasencia?

The journey time on the Madrid Plasencia train is approximately 3 hours. Some trains exceed this duration and others reach their destination a few minutes earlier. These 3 hours include the stops to be made in the intermediate populations.

How many trains are there from Madrid to Plasencia?

The Madrid Plasencia train is operative from Monday to Friday. On those days of the week, RENFE offers 4 departures a day. During the weekend, on the other hand, there are no direct itineraries, which forces the traveller to go down in one of these two nearby towns: Monfragüe or Mirabel.

Where do trains from Madrid to Plasencia depart from and arrive at?

Station of Madrid-Atocha Cercanías: this is the main station of the city. It is very close to important places of interest, such as the Prado Museum or the Reina Sofia. Its space is divided into three large areas. On the one hand, the historic building, which currently houses a large tropical garden that serves as a waiting room. On the other hand, the Puerta de Atocha area, an authentic passenger terminal for high-speed lines. And finally, the platforms of the Cercanías trains, which is precisely where the Madrid Plasencia train departs from. The station has all the services: cafeterias, commercial area, information booths, taxi ranks, metro, bus...

Plasencia Station: is the only station in this Extremadura locality. It is somewhat withdrawn from the center of the city, in the street Alfonso Camargo. It is a small station with cafeteria, toilets and adapted parking. Plasencia's urban bus line 2 passes through it, which in 10 minutes takes you to the cathedrals area and the historic centre. These buses operate every 30 minutes on weekdays and every hour, holidays and weekends.