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How to get fromMadrid to Covilhaby train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Covilha by train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Train, bus via Guarda

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamancatrain train Alv
    2. Take the bus from Salamanca to Guardabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus bus
    6h 33m
    €45–76

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Guarda - Estação CPbus bus Madrid
    2. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus bus 33 | Guarda / ...
    6h 38m
    €29–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Abrantes to Covilhatrain train Ic
    10h 53m
    €90–151

  4. Drive 403.2 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Covilhacar car 403.2 km
    4h 15m
    €64–92

  5. Bus via Vilar Formoso

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Vilar Formosobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vilar Formoso to Covilhabus bus FlixBus N1155
    6h 47m
    €31–67

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Salamanca - La Alamedillatrain train 18903 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salamanca to Covilhabus bus FlixBus N1155
    7h 34m
    €47–73

Madrid to Covilha by train, bus, and foot

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Covilha, Portugal?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Covilha via Badajoz and Abrantes in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Covilha via Guarda - Estação CP, Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda, and Central de Camionagem da Covilhã in around 6h 38m.

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