There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Congosto by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train via León (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
- Take the train from Leon to San Miguel De Las Duenastrain Ic / ...
4h 51m€66–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferradabus ALSA - S-Mad-San / ...
6h 4m€35–54Drive 383.6 km
- Drive from Madrid to Congostocar 383.6 km
3h 46m€62–89Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
6h 6m€61–92
Madrid to Congosto by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Congosto is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Congosto is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Congosto. However, there are services departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Congosto via Pza.Lazurtegui-Ponferrada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Congosto. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at San Miguel De Las Duenas via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Madrid and Congosto is 459 km. The road distance is 383.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Congosto without a car is to train via León which takes 4h 51m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Madrid to Congosto, including transfers.
Madrid to Congosto bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to Congosto train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Congosto is to train via León which takes 4h 51m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Congosto, Castille and León, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Congosto via Leon and San Miguel De Las Duenas in around 4h 51m. 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 AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- 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 Congosto bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Madrid to Congosto train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Congosto is 384 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Madrid to Congosto.
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