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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 $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Astorga
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Astorga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Astorga:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Astorga costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 19m 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 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.
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12:30 AM 3h45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:15 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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12:30 AM 3h45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:15 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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5:30 PM 3h03 Madrid Chamartín 8:33 PM Astorga station $100 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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11:45 PM 4h30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 4:15 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Astorga:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Astorga costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
- Around 11 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Asturias Airport.
- 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 Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Astorga by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Astorga by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 11 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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