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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Ávila:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Ávila costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
171612:44 PM2h04Madrid Chamartín4:48 PMÁvila station$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 171612:44 PM2h04Madrid Chamartín4:48 PMÁvila station$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal6:15 PM1h00Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)7:15 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 171139:45 PM2h05Madrid Chamartín11:50 PMÁvila station$111One-way0 transfers
- 189218:26 AM1h28Madrid Príncipe Pío9:54 AMÁvila station$151One-way0 transfers
- 189119:06 PM1h30Madrid Príncipe Pío10:36 PMÁvila station$151One-way0 transfers
- Normal1:30 PM1h12Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:42 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$111One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:00 PM1h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:15 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$111One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:15 PM1h15Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)7:30 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ávila:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Ávila costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 19 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 to go to Ávila by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Ávila by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with Jiménez Dorado.
- 14 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe.
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