There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Cacabelos by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Madrid to Cacabelos by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cacabelos is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Cacabelos is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Cacabelos. However, there are services departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Cacabelos via Ponferrada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Cacabelos. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Ponferrada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Madrid and Cacabelos is 400 km. The road distance is 401.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cacabelos without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Madrid to Cacabelos, including transfers.
Madrid to Cacabelos bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to Cacabelos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cacabelos is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Cacabelos, Castille and León, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada 6 times a week. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Cacabelos bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Madrid to Cacabelos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Cacabelos is 401 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Madrid to Cacabelos.
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