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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Ávila
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 $9, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Ávila:
A train is $0.17 (€0.14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Ávila costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 42m.
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How to get from Madrid to Ávila by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Ávila is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
171139:47 PM2h03Madrid Chamartín11:50 PMÁvila station$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
171139:47 PM2h03Madrid Chamartín11:50 PMÁvila station$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal7:45 PM1h05Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)8:50 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
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171612:44 PM2h04Madrid Chamartín4:48 PMÁvila station$111One-way0 transfers
171519:40 AM2h10Madrid Chamartín11:50 AMÁvila station$111One-way0 transfers
189119:10 PM1h26Madrid Príncipe Pío10:36 PMÁvila station$161One-way0 transfers
Normal9:20 PM1h10Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)10:30 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
Normal3:20 PM1h10Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)4:30 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
Normal3:30 PM1h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:45 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ávila:
A train is $0.17 (€0.14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Ávila costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Ávila as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Príncipe Pío and arrive in Ávila station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Ávila, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Jiménez Dorado, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, MonBus, Jiménez Dorado to go to Ávila by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ávila 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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