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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ávila among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €1. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €1, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Madrid to Ávila by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Ávila is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Ávila
Travel to Ávila easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Ávila.

There are 2 travel options to Ávila from Madrid. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Ávila is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $6 (€6) compared to other travel options to Ávila:
Taking a train costs $4 (€4) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $10 (€9).
The fastest way from Madrid to Ávila is by bus with an average journey time of 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Ávila that take longer:
Train takes 1 h 33 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 55 miles (88 km) between Madrid and Ávila.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Ávila is:
- Around 19 buses per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Madrid to Ávila as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Ávila:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Madrid to Ávila depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ávila, Estación De Autobuses.
- Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Madrid to Ávila depart from Madrid Chamartín to Ávila.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Ávila:
- You can travel by bus to Ávila from Madrid with Jiménez Dorado, FlixBus or Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, and you can find Jiménez Dorado Madrid to Ávila tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.
- You can go to Ávila from Madrid by train with Renfe (13), Renfe, Renfe REGIONAL or Renfe Viajeros. You'll see cheap train tickets for $6 (€6) with Renfe REGIONAL from Madrid to Ávila on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Ávila with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Jiménez Dorado 19 direct buses per day.
- 12 direct trains per day with Renfe (13), Renfe REGIONAL or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ávila as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Ávila.
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