There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Vega de Valcarce by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
5h 57m€62–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzobus Alsa
6h 43m€36–52Drive 424.6 km
- Drive from Madrid to Vega de Valcarcecar 424.6 km
4h 8m€68–97Train via León (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
6h 35m€62–122
Madrid to Vega de Valcarce by train and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Vega de Valcarce is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Vega de Valcarce is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Vega de Valcarce. However, there are services departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Vega de Valcarce via Villafranca del Bierzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Vega de Valcarce. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Ponferrada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Madrid and Vega de Valcarce is 502 km. The road distance is 424.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Vega de Valcarce without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Madrid to Vega de Valcarce, including transfers.
Madrid to Vega de Valcarce bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to Vega de Valcarce train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Vega de Valcarce is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Vega de Valcarce, 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.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Vega de Valcarce bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Villafranca Del Bierzo station.
Madrid to Vega de Valcarce train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Vega de Valcarce is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Madrid to Vega de Valcarce.
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