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Compare train and bus for Astorga to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Astorga to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 847 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 847, while a train costs an average of Kč 1,190.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč 847 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,190 Average price | Kč 1,429 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Astorga to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Astorga to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Madrid:
A bus is Kč 343 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Astorga to Madrid costing on average Kč 1,190.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around Kč 847 compared to roughly Kč 1,429 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 582. The journey takes 4h 25m versus 3h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Astorga to Madrid
How to get from Astorga to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Astorga to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
2:15 AM 4h15 Astorga, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses Kč 808 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
2:15 AM 4h15 Astorga, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses Kč 808 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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7:27 AM 3h04 Astorga station 10:31 AM Madrid Chamartín Kč 1,399 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Normal
2:15 AM 4h45 Astorga, Estación de Autobuses 7:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) Kč 808 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Madrid:
A bus is Kč 343 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Astorga to Madrid costing on average Kč 1,190.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Astorga and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Asturias Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Astorga station and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Astorga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 11 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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