- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oviedo to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oviedo to Madrid will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
Of the 3 trains that leave Oviedo for Madrid on Sat, Aug 29, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 372 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.
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04190Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oviedo to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $20.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oviedo to Madrid:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oviedo to Madrid costing on average $62.
A bus is $150 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oviedo to Madrid costing on average $208.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
The journey is about 1h 6m faster (3h 28m by train vs 4h 34m by car) and roughly $31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($62 vs $93). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Oviedo to Madrid trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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04140 | On time 3:57 PM North station of Oviedo | 3h27 | 7:24 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04190 | Delayed 6:56 PM North station of Oviedo | 3h29 | 8:25 PM 8:25 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Oviedo to Madrid run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 231 miles (372 km) distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 231 miles (372 km) |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 5:47 AM |
Last train 7:41 PM |
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Most Oviedo to Madrid trains use the Oviedo to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Oviedo and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oviedo is 1 km from Oviedo city centre. Public transport options include:
Oviedo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Oviedo.
ATMs are available at Oviedo.
Ticket office support is available at Oviedo. Information desks are available at Oviedo.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oviedo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oviedo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oviedo.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
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