There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
7h 12m€59–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzobus Alsa
8h 58m€41–71Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Vega de Valcarce434.9 km
4h 14mDrive 434.9 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarcecar 434.9 km
4h 14m€69–99Train via León (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
7h 28m€59–128
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce by train and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Vega de Valcarce via Cibeles, Madrid Moncloa and Villafranca del Bierzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Ponferrada via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Vega de Valcarce is 512 km. The road distance is 434.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Vega de Valcarce, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzo once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Vega de Valcarce
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Villafranca Del Bierzo station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vega de Valcarce.
There are 323+ hotels available in Vega de Valcarce.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Vega de Valcarce. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.