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Travelling from Madrid Atocha to Lugo by train
Looking to travel from Madrid Atocha to Lugo by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 44 minutes to travel from Madrid Atocha to Lugo by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 8 minutes though. You'll usually find 7 trains per day running along the 269 miles (432 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 Lugo. 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 travel 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 and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from Madrid Atocha to Lugo.
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 Lugo by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.
Trains to Lugo from Madrid Atocha
| First train | 09:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:23 | |
| Departure station | Madrid Atocha | |
| Arrival station | Lugo | |
| Journey time | From 4h 8m | |
| Distance | 269 miles (432 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
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Renfe trains from Madrid Atocha to Lugo
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 Madrid Atocha to Lugo?
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 discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.