There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Salamanca by bus, train, rideshare or car
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Train
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Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Salamanca - La Alamedilla
Train via Chamartin
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Take the train from Madrid-Chamartin to Salamanca
Drive
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Drive from Madrid to Salamanca
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Salamanca is to rideshare which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 44m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Salamanca is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid-Moncloa and arriving at Salamanca. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Principe Pio and arriving at Salamanca - La Alamedilla. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Madrid and Salamanca is 176 km. The road distance is 214.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Salamanca without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €25.
The bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Madrid to Salamanca bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Madrid-Moncloa station.
Madrid to Salamanca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Principe Pio station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Salamanca is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €22 and takes 2h 47m.
- Distance: 176.4 km
- Duration: 2h 25m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Salamanca, Castille and León, Spain?
Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15 - €25 and the journey takes 2h 25m. ALSA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Salamanca - La Alamedilla every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17 - €22 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Salamanca - La Alamedilla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €25
- avanzabus.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- alsa.com
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Madrid to Salamanca bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Salamanca station.
Madrid to Salamanca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Salamanca - La Alamedilla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Salamanca is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Madrid to Salamanca.
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