There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Ruitelán by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
6h 2m€63–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzobus Alsa
6h 48m€36–53Drive 425.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Ruiteláncar 425.8 km
4h 7m€67–97Fly, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane MAD - SCQ
- Take the bus from Santiago Compostela Airport to O Cebreirobus
6h 37m€78–321Train via León (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
6h 40m€63–122
Madrid to Ruitelán by train and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Ruitelán is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Ruitelán is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Ruitelán. However, there are services departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Ruitelán via Villafranca del Bierzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Ruitelán. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Ponferrada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Madrid and Ruitelán is 504 km. The road distance is 425.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Ruitelán without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Madrid to Ruitelán, including transfers.
Madrid to Ruitelán bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to Ruitelán train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Ruitelán is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Ruitelán, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzo once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–210
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Santiago Compostela Airport to O Cebreiro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Monbus
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Ruitelán bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Villafranca Del Bierzo station.
Madrid to Ruitelán train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Ruitelán is 426 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Madrid to Ruitelán.
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