- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.










Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
4h 20m
Average duration
6h 55m
Buses per day
32
Distance
370 km
Omio 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 train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $236 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oviedo to Madrid costing on average $47 (€39).
A train is $191 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oviedo to Madrid costing on average $236 (€194).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
The journey is about 28m faster (4h 6m by train vs 4h 34m by car) and roughly $45 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 (€37) vs $90 (€74)). 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 Renfe ALVIA, AVE, 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, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:29 AM Oviedo | 3h08 | 8:37 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Oviedo | 3h32 | 7:12 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Oviedo | 3h32 | 8:12 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:56 PM Oviedo | 3h29 | 8:25 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:56 PM Oviedo | 3h29 | 9:25 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Oviedo to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 5 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 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 5:47 AM |
Last train 7:41 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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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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