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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
£23
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
383 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gijón to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gijón to Madrid will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 9 trains that leave Gijón for Madrid every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 383 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 57 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gijón to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £25.
Distance: 383 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£44 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Gijón to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:53 Gijón | 3h59 | 10:52 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:53 Gijón | 3h59 | 11:52 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:09 Gijón | 3h51 | 14:00 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:50 Gijón | 3h51 | 17:41 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:28 Gijón | 3h56 | 18:24 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:10 Gijón | 3h57 | 19:07 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:10 Gijón | 3h57 | 20:07 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:25 Gijón | 4h00 | 20:25 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:25 Gijón | 4h00 | 21:25 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Gijón to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 383 km distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 383 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 5:16 |
Last train 19:10 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gijón 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 Gijón to Madrid trains use the Gijon to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Gijón and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gijon is 1 km from Gijón city centre. Public transport options include:
Gijon 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 Gijon.
ATMs are available at Gijon.
Ticket office support is available at Gijon. Information desks are available at Gijon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gijon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gijon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gijon.
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.
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