The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Ávila
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Ávila is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Ávila will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $12.
Of the 18 trains that leave Madrid for Ávila every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
171139:47 PM2h03Madrid Chamartín11:50 PMÁvila station$121One-way0 changes
171612:39 PM2h09Madrid Chamartín4:48 PMÁvila station$121One-way0 changes
171519:40 AM2h10Madrid Chamartín11:50 AMÁvila station$121One-way0 changes
180092:55 PM1h45Madrid Príncipe Pío4:40 PMÁvila station$131One-way0 changes
180016:40 AM1h38Madrid Príncipe Pío8:18 AMÁvila station$161One-way0 changes
189119:10 PM1h26Madrid Príncipe Pío10:36 PMÁvila station$161One-way0 changes
189017:40 AM1h27Madrid Príncipe Pío9:07 AMÁvila station$161One-way0 changes
1890311:10 AM1h28Madrid Príncipe Pío12:38 PMÁvila station$161One-way0 changes
189051:40 PM1h29Madrid Príncipe Pío3:09 PMÁvila station$161One-way0 changes
180619:06 AM1h31Madrid Príncipe Pío10:37 AMÁvila station$161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Madrid to Ávila
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ávila among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a coach costs an average of $12.
Distance: 88 km
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$12 Average Price Cheapest | $12 Average Price |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Ávila train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Ávila trains for today, Thursday, 23 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18003 | On time 4:26 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h32 | 5:58 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18065 | On time 5:06 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h40 | 6:46 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18913 | On time 5:53 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h45 | 7:38 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18005 | On time 6:23 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h44 | 8:07 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18909 | On time 7:37 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h33 | 9:10 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18007 | On time 8:25 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h41 | 10:06 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18911 | On time 9:10 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h26 | 10:36 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
17113 | On time 9:47 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h03 | 11:50 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 24 April | |||||
18001 | On time 6:40 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h38 | 8:18 AM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18901 | On time 7:40 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h27 | 9:07 AM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18061 | On time 9:06 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h31 | 10:37 AM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
17151 | 9:40 AM Madrid Chamartín | 2h10 | 11:50 AM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18903 | 11:10 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h28 | 12:38 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18063 | 12:25 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h40 | 2:05 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18905 | 1:40 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h29 | 3:09 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
17161 | 2:39 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h09 | 4:48 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18009 | 2:55 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h45 | 4:40 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
18907 | 3:25 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1h44 | 5:09 PM Ávila station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Ávila
Trains from Madrid to Ávila run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 5:55 AM |
Last train 9:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Madrid to Ávila train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Ávila by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ávila, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Ávila
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with special rates arranged by nearby hotels.
- Restaurant Casa Mingo
- Café de Oriente
- Noodles King
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.60
- Hotel Príncipe Pío
- Acta Madfor Hotel
- Hotel Exe Moncloa
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and Cercanías trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line 6, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
- Cercanías: Lines C1, C7, C10
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