There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo by bus, train (Renfe), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzobus Alsa
5h 20m€30–55Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
5h 40m€62–94Drive 410.7 km
- Drive from Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzocar 410.7 km
4h€65–93Fly, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane MAD - LCG
- Take the bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Villafranca Del Bierzobus
6h 40m€58–249
Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Villafranca Del Bierzo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Ponferrada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Madrid and Villafranca del Bierzo is 409 km. The road distance is 410.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €30 - €55.
The bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzo takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzo once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- 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
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villafranca Del Bierzo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Villafranca Del Bierzo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Villafranca Del Bierzo station.
Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Madrid to Villafranca del Bierzo.
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