There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Plasencia by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Plasencia is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Plasencia is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Plasencia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias and arriving at Plasencia-Ciudad. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Madrid and Plasencia is 207 km. The road distance is 245.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Plasencia without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €19 - €24.
The train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Plasencia-Ciudad takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Madrid to Plasencia bus services, operated by Cevesa, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Plasencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Plasencia is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €19 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 and takes 3h 30m.
- Distance: 207 km
- Duration: 2h 45m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Plasencia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Plasencia-Ciudad twice daily. Tickets cost €19 - €24 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Cevesa operates a bus from Madrid to Plasencia twice daily. Tickets cost €18 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Plasencia-Ciudad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 39 31 32
- atencionalcliente@cevesa.es
- Website
- cevesa.es
Bus from Madrid to Plasencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18
- Schedules at
- cevesa.es
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Plasencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Madrid to Plasencia bus services, operated by Cevesa, arrive at Plasencia station.
Madrid to Plasencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Plasencia-Ciudad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Plasencia is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Madrid to Plasencia.
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