How to travel from Pontevedra to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Pontevedra to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontevedra to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, while a flight costs an average of €127.

Distance: 469 km

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€72

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€46

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Cheapest

€127

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€98

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 56m

Average total duration

4h 26m

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30m

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7h 41m

Average total duration

7h 11m

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3h 42m

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1h 42m

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2h 0m

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6h 27m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Pontevedra to Madrid is a bus with an average price of €46.

This is compared to other travel options from Pontevedra to Madrid:

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pontevedra to Madrid costing on average €72.

A bus is €81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontevedra to Madrid costing on average €127.

The fastest way to travel from Pontevedra to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 56m.

Bus takes on average 7h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Pontevedra and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Pontevedra to Madrid

How to get from Pontevedra to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Pontevedra to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • MonbusNormal
    10:30 PM8h25
    Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses
    6:55 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • MonbusNormal
    10:30 PM8h25
    Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses
    6:55 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX7319
    9:05 PM1h10
    Vigo Airport
    10:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    1421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE04384
    5:42 PM3h38
    Pontevedra station
    9:20 PMMadrid Chamartín
    1011One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE04464
    6:07 AM3h41
    Pontevedra station
    9:48 AMMadrid Chamartín
    1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE04254
    1:54 PM3h43
    Pontevedra station
    5:37 PMMadrid Chamartín
    1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • MonbusNormal
    10:30 PM8h45
    Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses
    7:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Helvetic AirwaysLX2020+Edelweiss AirLX8225
    5:50 PM15h30
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    9:20 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    2341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX7317
    4:50 PM1h10
    Vigo Airport
    6:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    2571One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1138
    9:45 PM1h15
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    11:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    2831One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Pontevedra to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Pontevedra to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Pontevedra and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Pontevedra to Madrid is a bus with an average price of €46.

This is compared to other travel options from Pontevedra to Madrid:

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pontevedra to Madrid costing on average €72.

A bus is €81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontevedra to Madrid costing on average €127.

The fastest way to travel from Pontevedra to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 56m.

Bus takes on average 7h 41m.

The Pontevedra to Madrid distance is approximately 469 km.
The average frequency per day from Pontevedra to Madrid is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pontevedra and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pontevedra to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vigo Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Pontevedra station and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
  • Buses mostly depart from Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pontevedra to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Monbus, BlaBlaCar, Avanza, Vibasa to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Pontevedra to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Avanza, Vibasa.
  • 3 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, Air Nostrum.
Omio customers who travel from Pontevedra to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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