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Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Salamanca

Showing times and prices for Dec 02

Cheapest

$29

Average

$30

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

01:25PM3h03

Madrid

04:28PMSalamanca

$291One-way

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03:54PM2h55

Madrid

06:49PMSalamanca

$291One-way

0 transfers

05:37PM2h44

Madrid

08:21PMSalamanca

$291One-way

0 transfers

06:40PM1h41

Madrid

08:21PMSalamanca

$341One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Madrid to Salamanca

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 2

Renfe Alvia

06:40PM1h41

Madrid

08:21PMSalamanca

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Renfe MD

01:25PM3h03

Madrid

04:28PMSalamanca

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Renfe MD

03:54PM2h55

Madrid

06:49PMSalamanca

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Renfe MD

05:37PM2h44

Madrid

08:21PMSalamanca

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Fastest train times from Madrid to Salamanca

Showing times and prices for Dec 02

Fastest Journey

1 h 41 m

Average

2 h 35 m

Trains per day

Distance

175 km

Of the 4 trains that leave Madrid for Salamanca every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

06:40PM1h41

Madrid

08:21PMSalamanca

$341One-way

0 transfers

05:37PM2h44

Madrid

08:21PMSalamanca

$291One-way

0 transfers

03:54PM2h55

Madrid

06:49PMSalamanca

$291One-way

0 transfers

01:25PM3h03

Madrid

04:28PMSalamanca

$291One-way

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Overview: Train from Madrid to Salamanca

Distance	109 miles (175 km)
Average train duration	2 h 34 min
Average train ticket price	$33 (€29)
Train frequency	9 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day
Train providers	Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Alvia, Renfe MD or Renfe

Trains from Madrid to Salamanca cover the 109 miles (175 km) long route taking on average 2 h 34 min with our travel partners like Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Alvia, Renfe MD or Renfe. Normally, there are 9 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $29 (€25), but the average price of train tickets is $33 (€29). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Salamanca.

Train companies: Renfe and Renfe (13) from Madrid to Salamanca trains

Travel between Madrid and Salamanca from $29 (€25) with Omio’s train partners Renfe and Renfe (13)! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Renfe is Spain’s national train company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These train types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.

Madrid to Salamanca train information with Renfe:

Average Duration: 1 h 57 min
Renfe frequency: 3 a day

Trains from Madrid to Salamanca

There are regular direct rail connections seven days a week from the Spanish capital Madrid to the university city of Salamanca in the west of Castile-Leon, Travelers can choose from express services from Madrid Chamartin station, taking around 1 hour and 40 minutes, or slower stopping services from Madrid Principe Pio, taking a little under 3 hours. Daily departures include morning, afternoon and evening services.

Madrid to Salamanca train times: daily departures

Daily timetables offer connections from early morning to late evening. There are 3 morning trains from Madrid to Salamanca, 5 afternoon services, and 3 evening departures. The overnight international sleeper service from Madrid to Lisbon departs the capital in late evening and stops at Salamanca after midnight. The first Sunday service to Salamanca has a slightly later departure time from Madrid.

How long is the journey by train from Madrid to Salamanca?

The quickest Alvia express trains from Madrid to Salamanca take 1 hour and 36 minutes to complete the 137-mile route west from Chamartin station. Times for Media Distancia trains from Madrid Principe Pio station range from 2 hours and 34 minutes to 2 hours and 57 minutes. The late night sleeper service takes 3 hours and 14 minutes to reach Salamanca.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Madrid to Salamanca?

Departure stations: Madrid Chamartin station is located on the north side of central Madrid, with connections from the center taking about 15 minutes on subway and Cercanias rail services. Principe Pio station is also north of the center, with connections on the subway and Cercanias network. Both stations have cafes, luggage storage lockers, ATMs, bookstores and supermarkets.

Arrival station: Salamanca station is located northeast of the center, about 15 minutes walk from the main square, with regular connections downtown on city bus route 1. The station concourse has food stores, a cafe-bar, ATMs, car rental desks and an information kiosk.

Which train companies travel from Madrid to Salamanca?

The Spanish national rail operator Renfe provides all the daily direct trains from Madrid to Salamanca. Trains operating on this route are Alvia high-speed express connections and the slower Media Distancia stopping services.

Renfe Madrid to Salamanca

Renfe trains from Madrid to Salamanca offer a choice between three daily Alvia high-speed connections from Madrid Chamartin, departing in the morning, afternoon and evening, or seven daily Media Distancia services from Principe Pio station. Alvia trains take between one hour and 36 minutes and one hour and 41 minutes while Media Distancia services take at least an hour longer. The nightly Trenhotel service takes more than three hours.

Madrid to Salamanca trains: services on board

Renfe Alvia trains on this route provide first- and second-class sections (Preferente and Turista), with a cafe-bar carriage or a refreshment trolley service. Travelers with wheelchairs can access dedicated spaces on Renfe trains, with assistance available at the departure and arrival stations. Cyclists can carry bikes on board Alvia and Media Distancia trains, subject to available space, with a small charge applicable. Pets in carriers are permitted, with a 25% ticket cost (free in Preferente class), with a maximum weight of 10 kg. Hand baggage on Renfe services is limited to a maximum of three items per passenger with a maximum total weight of 25 kg.

How to find cheap train tickets from Madrid to Salamanca

Surprisingly, tickets for express trains from Madrid to Salamanca cost a little less than slower services, The Omio site offers an at-a-glance guide to the price differences on trains from Madrid. Although discounts for advance booking are not a major consideration on this route, it is advisable to secure a preferred departure well in advance at popular times of the year, notably in the fall when Salamanca's students are traveling back to the city to resume their studies.

FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Salamanca

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to Salamanca easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Salamanca.

Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Salamanca can start from as little as $29 (€25) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Salamanca is $33 (€29); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Madrid to Salamanca train travel time is 2 h 34 min for the 109 mile (175 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Madrid to Salamanca leaves at 6: 28 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Madrid to Salamanca leaves at 8: 12 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Madrid to Salamanca without having to change trains with Renfe ALVIA or Renfe MD. There are 6 direct trains from Madrid to Salamanca each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Madrid to Salamanca train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Alvia, Renfe MD or Renfe. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Madrid to Salamanca to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 12 PM.

When departing from Madrid, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Atocha Cercanias. When arriving in Salamanca, you can end your trip in train stations like Salamanca, Salamanca - La Alamedilla and Salamanca.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salamanca, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Salamanca from Madrid is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 34 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Madrid to Salamanca is March.

Yes, you can take a train to Salamanca from Madrid.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Madrid

Salamanca

Madrid Atocha Cercanias is the most popular Madrid railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Madrid for your trip to Salamanca.

Madrid Atocha Cercanias Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Pl. Del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain

Phone Number

+34 912 32 03 20

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Glorieta Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain

Phone Number

+34 912432343

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 10: 00 - 20: 00

Public transit options for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

Metro lines: 1
Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10

Madrid Chamartín Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

28036 Madrid, Spain

Madrid Príncipe Pío Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

28008 Madrid, Spain

Madrid Méndez Alvaro Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

C. De Méndez Álvaro, 28045 Madrid, Spain

Madrid Sol

Address

Puerta Del Sol

Madrid Aeropuerto T4 Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

28042 Madrid, Spain

Madrid Recoletos Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

28001 Madrid, Spain

Madrid Nuevos Ministerios Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Madrid

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