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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Viérnoles to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viérnoles to Madrid will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 7 trains that leave Viérnoles for Madrid on Thu, Aug 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct trains cover the 324 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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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04262Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Viérnoles to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, and a bus costs an average of $116.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $151 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 32m Average total duration 21h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Viérnoles to Madrid:
A train is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Viérnoles to Madrid costing on average $98 (€80).
A train is $83 (€67) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Viérnoles to Madrid costing on average $151 (€122).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 21h 2m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€55) compared to roughly $78 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 4h 1m versus 4h 1m 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 ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Viérnoles to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday, August 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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04142 | Delayed 2:22 PM Torrelavega station | 3h52 | 4:14 PM 4:14 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04192 | Delayed 7:23 PM Torrelavega station | 4h01 | 9:24 PM 9:24 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 20 | |||||
04072 | 7:12 AM Torrelavega station | 4h11 | 11:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Viérnoles to Madrid run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:12, the last at 19:23. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (324 km) distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 201 miles (324 km) |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 7:12 AM |
Last train 7:23 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Viérnoles to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Viérnoles to Madrid trains use the Torrelavega to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Viérnoles and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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