There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Ávila by bus, train, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 1 h 28 min
$11 - $17
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 1 h 33 min
$6 - $7
3 alternative options
Train • 2 h 11 min
$15 - $27
Train via El Escorial • 2 h 18 min
$14 - $26
Drive • 1 h 11 min
$13 - $19
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Ávila is to rideshare which costs 6€ and takes 1 h 33 min.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Ávila is to drive which costs 11€ - 17€ and takes 1 h 11 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Estacion Sur and arriving at Ávila. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 28 min.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Madrid Sol and arriving at Avila via Madrid-Chamartin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 11 min.
The distance between Madrid and Ávila is 88 km. The road distance is 110 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Ávila without a car is to bus which takes 1 h 28 min and costs 10€ - 15€.
The bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Ávila takes 1 h 28 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Madrid to Ávila bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Madrid Estacion Sur station.
Madrid to Ávila train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), depart from Madrid-Chamartin station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Ávila is to bus which takes 1 h 28 min and costs 10€ - 15€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 13€ - 24€ and takes 2 h 11 min.
- Distance: 55.2 miles
- Duration: 1 h 28 min
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Ávila, Spain?
Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Madrid to Ávila once daily. Tickets cost $11 - $17 and the journey takes 1 h 28 min. Alternatively, Spanish Railways (RENFE) operates a train from Madrid to Ávila hourly. Tickets cost $14 - $25 and the journey takes 1 h 30 min.
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $25
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from El Escorial to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $19
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Sol to El Escorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 2 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Schedules at
- renfe.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Ávila
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $17
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Ávila
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 33 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6 - $7
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Madrid to Ávila bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Ávila station.
Madrid to Ávila train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), arrive at Avila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Ávila is 110 km. It takes approximately 1 h 11 min to drive from Madrid to Ávila.
Book your Madrid to Ávila bus tickets online with Busbud.
There are 149+ hotels available in Ávila. Prices start at $47 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Ávila. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.