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Compare train and bus for Ávila to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ávila to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Madrid:
A bus is $0.12 (€0.10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ávila to Madrid costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 27m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Ávila to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ávila to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
171543:18 PM1h48Ávila station5:06 PMMadrid Chamartín$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 171543:18 PM1h48Ávila station5:06 PMMadrid Chamartín$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal8:30 AM1h10Ávila, Estación De Autobuses9:40 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 171021:15 PM1h51Ávila station3:06 PMMadrid Chamartín$111One-way0 transfers
- 1801011:55 AM1h30Ávila station1:25 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$161One-way0 transfers
- 189106:54 AM1h31Ávila station8:25 AMMadrid Príncipe Pío$161One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:30 AM1h20Ávila, Estación De Autobuses9:50 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:00 PM1h20Ávila, Estación De Autobuses5:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:00 PM1h45Ávila, Estación De Autobuses1:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Madrid:
A bus is $0.12 (€0.10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ávila to Madrid costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ávila and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ávila station and arrive in Madrid Príncipe Pío.
- Buses mostly depart from Ávila, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Jiménez Dorado, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, MonBus, Jiménez Dorado to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with Jiménez Dorado, BlaBlaCar, MonBus, Jiménez Dorado.
- 14 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros.
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