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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 train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal10:45 AM1h30Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)12:15 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
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171519:40 AM2h10Madrid Chamartín11:50 AMÁvila station$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal2:50 PM1h00Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)3:50 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
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1890311:10 AM1h28Madrid Príncipe Pío12:38 PMÁvila station$171One-way0 transfers
180619:06 AM1h31Madrid Príncipe Pío10:37 AMÁvila station$171One-way0 transfers
1806312:25 PM1h40Madrid Príncipe Pío2:05 PMÁvila station$171One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 AM1h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:15 PMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
Normal9:25 AM1h15Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)10:40 AMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
Normal9:15 AM1h30Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)10:45 AMÁvila, Estación De Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ávila:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Ávila costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 20 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 bus and train 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 Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ávila by train.
- Travel with Jiménez Dorado, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Jiménez Dorado, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid to go to Ávila by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros.
- 20 direct buses per day with Jiménez Dorado, BlaBlaCar, Jiménez Dorado.
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