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Traveling from Salamanca to Madrid Atocha by train
Looking to travel from Salamanca to Madrid Atocha by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 33 minutes to travel from Salamanca to Madrid Atocha by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 38 minutes though. You'll usually find 13 trains per day running along the 177 km route between these two destinations. Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won't need to make any changes on your way to Madrid Atocha. This route is operated by Renfe, the Spanish national rail operator, who run long and medium distance trains across the country. During you journey you're likely to be traveling on one of their high-speed services – AVE, AV-City, Avant, Alvia or Avlo – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Salamanca to Madrid Atocha start from $5.15 when you book in advance, so start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Madrid Atocha by train, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times.
Salamanca to Madrid Atocha by train
It takes an average of 2h 33m to travel from Salamanca to Madrid Atocha by train, over a distance of around 110 miles (177 km). There are normally 13 trains per day traveling from Salamanca to Madrid Atocha and tickets for this journey start from $5.15 when you book in advance.
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Renfe trains from Salamanca to Madrid Atocha
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Salamanca to Madrid Atocha?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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