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Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €1. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 €1, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 88 km
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1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Madrid to Ávila by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Ávila is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Ávila
Travel to Ávila 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 Ávila.

There are 2 travel options from Madrid to Ávila: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Ávila is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €6 compared to other travel options to Ávila:
A train is €4 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €9 from Madrid to Ávila.
The fastest way to get to Ávila from Madrid is by coach with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Getting to Ávila by train takes 1 h 33 min on average.
The distance between Madrid and Ávila is around 88 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Ávila is:
- Around 19 coaches per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and Ávila as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to Ávila:
- Coaches from Madrid to Ávila most often leave from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Ávila, Estación De Autobuses.
- Trains from Madrid to Ávila most often leave from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Ávila.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Ávila:
- Travel with Jiménez Dorado, FlixBus or Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid for coaches to Ávila. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Jiménez Dorado Madrid to Ávila tickets on Omio for €9.
- Renfe (13), Renfe, Renfe REGIONAL or Renfe Viajeros can take you to Ávila by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Renfe REGIONAL from Madrid to Ávila for €6.
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Ávila with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Ávila with Jiménez Dorado with 19 direct coaches per day.
- You can find 12 direct trains per day to Ávila with Renfe (13), Renfe REGIONAL or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Ávila tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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