There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Buitrago by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train via Calatayud (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Calatayudtrain Ave
- Take the train from Calatayud to Soria Enlace Avetrain Ave
3h 47m€81–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Soriabus ALSA - Ma-So-Lo / ...
4h 10m€21–30Drive 237.5 km
- Drive from Madrid to Buitragocar 237.5 km
2h 27m€38–55Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Almazan-Villatrain Re
6h 14m€30–47
Madrid to Buitrago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Buitrago is to bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Buitrago is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Buitrago. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Buitrago via Estación de Autobuses de Soria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Buitrago. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Soria Enlace Ave via Calatayud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Madrid and Buitrago is 414 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Buitrago without a car is to train via Calatayud which takes 3h 47m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Madrid to Buitrago, including transfers.
Madrid to Buitrago bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Buitrago train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Buitrago is to train via Calatayud which takes 3h 47m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Buitrago, Castille and León, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Buitrago via Calatayud and Soria Enlace Ave in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Soria every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Calatayud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Calatayud to Soria Enlace Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Calatayud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Almazan-Villa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Soria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Buitrago bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Soria station.
Madrid to Buitrago train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Calatayud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Buitrago is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Madrid to Buitrago.
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