There are 6 ways to get from Gijón to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Gijon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
3h 56m€60–140Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gijón to Madrid462.8 km
5h 11m€19–35Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Madrid Moncloabus ALSA - Ast-Madr / ...
6h€40–60Fly from Asturias Airport
- Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane OVD - MAD
3h 15m€34–168Drive 463.6 km
- Drive from Gijón to Madridcar 463.6 km
4h 39m€74–106Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
5h 20m€80–259
Gijón to Madrid by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gijón to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Gijón to Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €30 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón and arriving at Madrid Moncloa. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gijon and arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Gijón and Madrid is 501 km. The road distance is 463.6 km.
The best way to get from Gijón to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €60 - €140.
The train from Gijon to Madrid Chamartín takes 3h 56m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Gijón to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón station.
Gijón to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Gijon station.
The best way to get from Gijón to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €170 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Gijón, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Gijon to Madrid Chamartín every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Renfe AVE also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Madrid Moncloa every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–160
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–200
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €28–180
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Gijon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Gijon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Madrid Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Gijón to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gijón to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Moncloa station.
Gijón to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gijón to Madrid is 464 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Gijón to Madrid.
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