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Museo del Ferrocarril de Galicia
Regional railway museum in the wider Sarria area, of interest for transport history and vintage rolling stock rather than fine art.
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Sarria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Sarria will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Sarria without transferring at least once.
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12646Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Sarria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $177 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Madrid to Sarria:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Sarria costing on average $89 (€73).
A train is $109 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Sarria costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Sarria take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
The journey is about 52m faster (3h 55m by train vs 4h 47m by car) and roughly $31 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($68 (€55) vs $98 (€81)). 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, 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 Madrid to Sarria trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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05273+ 37325 | On time 10:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h28 | 5:32 PM Sarriá | 1 transfer | |
05273+ 04325 | Delayed 10:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h28 | 3:32 PM 3:32 PMSarriá | 1 transfer | |
05273+ 12646 | Delayed 10:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h58 | 7:02 PM 7:02 PMSarriá | 1 transfer | |
04515+ 37325 | On time 11:17 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h15 | 5:32 PM Sarriá | 1 transfer | |
04515+ 04325 | Delayed 11:17 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h15 | 3:32 PM 3:32 PMSarriá | 1 transfer | |
04515+ 12646 | Delayed 11:17 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h45 | 7:02 PM 7:02 PMSarriá | 1 transfer | |
04325 | Delayed 1:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h12 | 3:32 PM 3:32 PMSarriá | 0 transfersDirect | |
04325+ 12646 | Delayed 1:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h42 | 7:02 PM 7:02 PMSarriá | 1 transfer | |
04325+ 00560 | On time 1:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h53 | 10:13 PM Sarriá | 1 transfer | |
04345+ 12646 | Delayed 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h22 | 7:02 PM 7:02 PMSarriá | 1 transfer | |
04345+ 00560 | On time 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h33 | 10:13 PM Sarriá | 1 transfer | |
04565+ 12646 | Delayed 3:32 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h30 | 7:02 PM 7:02 PMSarriá | 1 transfer | |
04565+ 00560 | On time 3:32 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h41 | 10:13 PM Sarriá | 1 transfer | |
04375+ 00560 | On time 5:10 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h03 | 10:13 PM Sarriá | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Madrid to Sarria run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (405 km) distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 6:15 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Regional railway museum in the wider Sarria area, of interest for transport history and vintage rolling stock rather than fine art.
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