There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Plasencia by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Plasencia-Ciudadtrain 17902 / ...
2h 55m€30–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Plasenciabus
3h 30m€1–35Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Plasencia240.6 km
3h 7m€17Drive 243 km
- Drive from Madrid to Plasenciacar 243 km
2h 33m€39–56
Madrid to Plasencia by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Plasencia is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Plasencia is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Plasencia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Plasencia-Ciudad. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Madrid and Plasencia is 270 km. The road distance is 243 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Plasencia without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €55.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Plasencia-Ciudad takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Madrid to Plasencia bus services, operated by Cevesa, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Plasencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Plasencia is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €1 - €35 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Plasencia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Plasencia-Ciudad every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Cevesa operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Plasencia twice daily. Tickets cost €1–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Plasencia-Ciudad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 915 39 31 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- cevesa.es
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Plasencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–35
- Schedules at
- cevesa.es
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Plasencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Plasencia bus services, operated by Cevesa, arrive at Plasencia station.
Madrid to Plasencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Plasencia-Ciudad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Plasencia is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Madrid to Plasencia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Plasencia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.