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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 an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. 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 $40, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m 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 |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Astorga:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Astorga costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (3h 16m by bus vs 3h 19m by car) and save roughly $27 compared to fuel and tolls ($40 vs $67). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Astorga
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.
- Normal10:30 AM3h35Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)2:05 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal10:30 AM3h35Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)2:05 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Supra Economy2:15 PM3h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:45 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal12:30 AM3h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:15 AMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:15 AM3h45Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)12:00 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:15 AM3h50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:05 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 $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Astorga costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- 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 Viajeros.
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