The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Salamanca
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Salamanca will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 43 trains that leave Madrid for Salamanca on Sat, Nov 08, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 175 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€26 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Salamanca train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Salamanca trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
08069+ 18304 | On time 5:36 AM Madrid Chamartín | 4h10 | 9:46 AM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08069+ 18308 | On time 5:36 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h06 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04261+ 18304 | On time 6:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h42 | 9:46 AM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04261+ 18308 | On time 6:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h38 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04187+ 18304 | On time 6:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h26 | 9:46 AM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04187+ 18308 | On time 6:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h22 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04087+ 18304 | On time 6:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h26 | 9:46 AM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
18901 | On time 6:40 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 3h00 | 9:40 AM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
04073+ 18304 | On time 6:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h01 | 9:46 AM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08079+ 18304 | On time 6:51 AM Madrid Chamartín | 2h55 | 9:46 AM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08079+ 18308 | On time 6:51 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h51 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04687+ 18308 | On time 7:40 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h02 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04687+ 00632 | On time 7:40 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h26 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04899 | On time 7:50 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1h41 | 9:31 AM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
04091+ 18308 | On time 8:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h27 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05763+ 18308 | On time 8:25 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h17 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05763+ 00632 | On time 8:25 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h41 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05071+ 18318 | On time 8:56 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h31 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05071+ 18308 | On time 8:56 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h46 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05071+ 00632 | On time 8:56 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h10 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08109+ 00632 | On time 9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h51 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08109+ 18318 | On time 9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h12 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08109+ 18308 | On time 9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h27 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
18903 | On time 10:10 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 2h43 | 12:53 PM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
04121+ 18308 | On time 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 4h19 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04121+ 18318 | On time 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h04 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04121+ 00632 | On time 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h43 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08129+ 00632 | On time 11:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h01 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08129+ 18308 | On time 11:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h37 | 2:42 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08129+ 18318 | On time 11:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h22 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
18905 | On time 12:40 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 2h39 | 3:19 PM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
04143 · 00632 | On time 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h26 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04143+ 18318 | On time 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h47 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04143+ 18316 | On time 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 9h01 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05817+ 18318 | On time 1:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h04 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05817+ 00632 | On time 1:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h43 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05817+ 18316 | On time 1:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h18 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04257+ 18318 | On time 1:46 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h41 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04257+ 18316 | On time 1:46 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h55 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04257+ 00632 | On time 1:46 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h20 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08159+ 18318 | On time 2:10 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h17 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08159+ 00632 | On time 2:10 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h56 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08159+ 18316 | On time 2:10 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h31 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08359+ 18316 | On time 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h01 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08359+ 18318 | On time 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h47 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08359+ 00632 | On time 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h26 | 5:06 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04161+ 18316 | On time 3:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h04 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04161+ 18318 | On time 3:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h50 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08179+ 18316 | On time 4:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h41 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08179+ 18318 | On time 4:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h27 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04267+ 18318 | On time 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h50 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04167+ 18318 | On time 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h50 | 7:27 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04167+ 18316 | On time 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h04 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
04193+ 18316 | On time 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h33 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08199+ 18316 | On time 6:30 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h11 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
05171+ 18316 | On time 6:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h48 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
08209+ 18316 | On time 7:02 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h39 | 9:41 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
18911 | On time 8:10 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 2h34 | 10:44 PM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Salamanca
Trains from Madrid to Salamanca run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 21:11 |
Train companies: Renfe (13), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros from Madrid to Salamanca trainsRenfe (13), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Madrid and Salamanca from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Salamanca
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Salamanca by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salamanca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Madrid, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Príncipe Pío. When arriving in Salamanca, you can end your journey in train stations like Salamanca and Salamanca - La Alamedilla.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid Chamartín, which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salamanca, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Salamanca
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with special rates arranged by nearby hotels.
- Restaurant Casa Mingo
- Café de Oriente
- Noodles King
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.60
- Hotel Príncipe Pío
- Acta Madfor Hotel
- Hotel Exe Moncloa
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and Cercanías trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line 6, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
- Cercanías: Lines C1, C7, C10
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Paseo de la Estación.
- El Alquimista
- Restaurante Isidro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.60
- Hotel Alameda Palace
- Gran Hotel Corona Sol
- Hotel Castellano Centro
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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