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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Gijón among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €31.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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€75 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €203 Average price |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Gijón by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Gijón is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel to Gijón 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 Gijón.

There are 3 travel options between Madrid and Gijón. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Gijón from Madrid is a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Gijón:
A bus is $19 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Gijón costing on average $35 (€32).
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Madrid to Gijón costing on average $21 (€19).
The fastest way to get to Gijón from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Gijón take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 45 min of travel time.
Train takes 3 h 41 min on average.
The Madrid to Gijón distance is around 237 miles (382 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Gijón is:
- 30 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Gijón from Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Gijón:
- Buses mostly leave from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and tend to arrive in Gijon, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly leave from Madrid Chamartín and tend to arrive in Gijon.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Gijón:
- Travel with Alsa or Alsa Supra for buses to Gijón. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Alsa Madrid to Gijón tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum or Vueling Airlines for flights to Gijón. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Iberia Madrid to Gijón tickets on Omio for $35 (€32).
- Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe Intercity or Renfe Viajeros can get you to Gijón by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Renfe AVLO from Madrid to Gijón for $21 (€19) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Gijón with the following travel companies:
- 26 direct buses per day with Alsa or Alsa Supra.
- Direct flights with Iberia with 3 direct flights per day.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Gijón 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 Gijón.
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