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How to get fromMadrid to Serra da Estrelaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Serra da Estrela by train, bus, 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 54m
    €75–116

  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 58m
    €58–99

  3. Drive 425.2 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Serra da Estrelacar car 425.2 km
    4h 40m
    €68–97

  4. 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
    7h 7m
    €61–107

  5. 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 54m
    €77–114

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  • Distance: 452.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Serra da Estrela, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Serra da Estrela via Guarda - Estação CP, Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda, and Central de Camionagem da Covilhã in around 6h 58m.

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