How to get from Madrid to Salamanca
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Salamanca by price and travel time.
- 177 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 40m
- 11 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 40m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Salamanca. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 177 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €11, on Wed, Oct 14.
177 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 2h 43mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 2h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€16Omio catalogue, Oct 192h 43m · directSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 192h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Salamanca: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Salamancabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Salamanca
Renfe runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:40 and the last at 21:11.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 11 | 07:40 | 21:11 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 13 | — | — |
All departuresRenfe
- 07:40
- 08:50
- 11:10
- 12:46
- 13:40
- 15:25
- 15:50
- 17:53
- 19:37
- 21:10
- 21:11
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Salamanca works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Madrid Barajas to Salamanca, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Salamanca: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Salamanca?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Madrid to Salamanca?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 07:40 and the last at 21:11, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Salamanca?
11 a day with Renfe, between 07:40 and 21:11.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Salamanca?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Salamanca from Madrid?
About 177 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Salamanca cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €11 to €15. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Salamanca?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Madrid to Salamanca without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Salamanca?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026