There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Salamanca by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamancatrain Alv
1h 41m€29–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Salamanca208.4 km
2h 44m€10–13Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus 1 Madrid- Salamanca / ...
3h 10m€17–27Drive 208.6 km
- Drive from Madrid to Salamancacar 208.6 km
2h 20m€34–48
Madrid to Salamanca by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Salamanca is to rideshare which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Salamanca is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid-Moncloa and arriving at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Salamanca. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Madrid and Salamanca is 228 km. The road distance is 208.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Salamanca without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €29 - €45.
The train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamanca takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Madrid to Salamanca bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Madrid-Moncloa station.
Madrid to Salamanca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Salamanca is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Salamanca, Castille and León, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamanca every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, MonBus operates a bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses every 2 hours. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Salamanca bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Salamanca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Salamanca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Salamanca is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Madrid to Salamanca.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Salamanca. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.