There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Arganza by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Arganza is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Arganza is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Arganza. However, there are services departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Arganza via Ponferrada and Cacabelos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Arganza. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Ponferrada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Madrid and Arganza is 481 km. The road distance is 404.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Arganza without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €85 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Madrid to Arganza, including transfers.
Madrid to Arganza bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to Arganza train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Arganza is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Arganza, Castille and León, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada 6 times a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Arganza bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Madrid to Arganza train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Arganza is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Madrid to Arganza.
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