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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Astorga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Astorga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Astorga:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Astorga costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
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How to get from Madrid to Astorga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Astorga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:15 AM3h45Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)12:00 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
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Normal8:15 AM3h45Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)12:00 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal8:15 AM3h45Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)12:00 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal8:00 AM4h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:00 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
Normal3:15 PM4h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:30 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
Normal5:45 PM4h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:10 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Astorga:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Astorga costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Astorga as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Astorga station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Astorga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Samar, MonBus to go to Astorga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Astorga by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Samar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
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