How to travel from Madrid to Chaves

Travel between Madrid, Spain and Chaves, Portugal is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Spain enter Portugal?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Chaves from Madrid?

Conditions of entry into Portugal:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Portugal: Azores, Madeira

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Chaves, Portugal?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Portugal has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 5/16/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Madrid to Chaves.

The restriction level for your return to Madrid, Spain from Portugal is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Madrid from Chaves restricted?

Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Portugal.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Madrid from Chaves?

Conditions of reentry into Spain:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health screen upon arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Madrid, Spain?

You should observe these safety measures in Spain as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Spain was last checked on 5/16/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Madrid from Chaves closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 travel options from Madrid to Chaves: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Chaves is by taking a flight with an average price of $23 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options to Chaves:

Taking a flight is about $42 (€38) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $65 (€58) for this journey.

The fastest way from Madrid to Chaves is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Chaves that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 9 h 55 min   on average.

The distance from Madrid to Chaves is approximately 216 miles (348 km).

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Chaves is:

• 1 bus a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Chaves from Madrid as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Chaves:

• Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Chaves, Avd. Santo Amaro.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Chaves, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Alsa for buses to Chaves. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Alsa Madrid to Chaves tickets on Omio for $65 (€58).
• Ryanair can take you to Chaves by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Ryanair from Madrid to Chaves for $23 (€21).

Before traveling from Madrid to Chaves, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $65 (€58) one way.
• A plane ticket for this route is costing $23 (€21) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Madrid to Chaves tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.