There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamancatrain Alv
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Ciudad Rodrigobus
5h 34m€38–59Bus via Salamanca
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus Madrid- Salamanca
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Ciudad Rodrigobus
6h 45m€29–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Ciudad Rodrigo305.1 km
3h 13mDrive 305.1 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigocar 305.1 km
3h 13m€48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Vilar Formosobus Madrid
8h 26m€36–68
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo is to bus via Salamanca which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo. However, there are services departing from Avenida Logroño - Pajarones and arriving at Ciudad Rodrigo via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 and Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Ciudad Rodrigo is 338 km. The road distance is 305.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ciudad Rodrigo.
There are 92+ hotels available in Ciudad Rodrigo.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain?
You can take a subway from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to Ciudad Rodrigo via Barajas, Avenida Logroño - Pajarones, Aeropuerto T4, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4, and Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 (0) 923 22 26 08
- [email protected]
- Website
- elpilar-arribesbus.com
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Ciudad Rodrigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- elpilar-arribesbus.com
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Ciudad Rodrigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- elpilar-arribesbus.com
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Ciudad Rodrigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Ciudad Rodrigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Monbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- gipsyy.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Vilar Formoso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Schedules at
- gipsyy.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Ciudad Rodrigo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Ciudad Rodrigo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















