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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£8
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£11
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
1 h 32 m
Trains on 08 Oct
18
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ávila to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ávila to Madrid will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 18 trains from Ávila to Madrid, including 18 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
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18908Trains from Ávila to Madrid run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 15 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 30m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 5:55 |
Last train 21:58 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Ávila to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18012 | Delayed 15:27 17:18Ávila station | 1h37 | 17:03 17:03Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18904 | On time 18:10 Ávila station | 1h37 | 19:47 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18006 | On time 18:54 Ávila station | 1h47 | 20:41 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18906 | On time 19:12 Ávila station | 1h44 | 20:56 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18014 | Delayed 18:11 20:01Ávila station | 1h41 | 19:50 19:50Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18908 | On time 21:12 Ávila station | 1h34 | 22:46 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 8 October | |||||
17106 | On time 5:55 Ávila station | 1h48 | 7:43 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
17100 | On time 6:30 Ávila station | 1h41 | 8:11 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18910 | On time 6:54 Ávila station | 1h31 | 8:25 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18066 | On time 7:40 Ávila station | 1h48 | 9:28 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18900 | On time 8:43 Ávila station | 1h34 | 10:17 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18002 | On time 9:45 Ávila station | 1h41 | 11:26 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18912 | On time 10:55 Ávila station | 1h45 | 12:40 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
18010 | 11:55 Ávila station | 1h30 | 13:25 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
17102 | 13:15 Ávila station | 1h51 | 15:06 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
18902 | 13:39 Ávila station | 1h31 | 15:10 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
17104 | 15:00 Ávila station | 1h51 | 16:51 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
18004 | 15:47 Ávila station | 1h42 | 17:29 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ávila to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ávila to Madrid trains use the Avila to Madrid Príncipe Pío station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Use this guide to compare Ávila and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Avila is 1 km from Ávila city centre. Public transport options include:
Avila has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Avila.
ATMs are available at Avila.
Ticket office support is available at Avila. Information desks are available at Avila.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Avila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avila.
Madrid Príncipe Pío is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Príncipe Pío has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Casa Mingo, Café de Oriente, Noodles King
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Príncipe Pío, Acta Madfor Hotel, Hotel Exe Moncloa.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid Nuevos Ministerios is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Nuevos Ministerios has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Nuevos Ministerios.
ATMs are available at Madrid Nuevos Ministerios.
Available at Madrid Nuevos Ministerios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Nuevos Ministerios: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Nuevos Ministerios.
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