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Compare train and bus for Salamanca to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Salamanca to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Salamanca to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Madrid:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Madrid costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $62 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€36). The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Salamanca to Madrid
How to get from Salamanca to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salamanca to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal4:00 PM2h25Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses6:25 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal4:00 PM2h25Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses6:25 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
049886:35 PM1h40Salamanca station8:15 PMMadrid Chamartín$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 189105:47 AM2h38Salamanca station8:25 AMMadrid Príncipe Pío$301One-way0 transfers
- 1890212:28 PM2h42Salamanca station3:10 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$301One-way0 transfers
- 189088:01 PM2h45Salamanca station10:46 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$301One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:00 PM2h30Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses8:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$181One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:30 PM2h40Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses3:10 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$181One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:00 PM2h40Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses11:40 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Madrid:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Madrid costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salamanca and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salamanca station and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Monbus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVANT, Renfe AVLO to go to Madrid by train.
- 23 direct buses per day with Monbus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA.
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