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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Astorga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 300 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Astorga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Astorga:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Astorga costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 56m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £21. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Astorga from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Astorga is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Astorga are León, Ponferrada and La Bañeza. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Astorga on Omio.
León is known for its Gothic cathedral, Camino de Santiago heritage and atmospheric old quarter. Roman origins, lively tapas bars and Gaudí’s Casa Botines give the city a character that feels both historic and social.
Ponferrada is known for its Templar castle and its role on the Camino de Santiago. The city pairs a medieval core with a modern everyday feel in the heart of El Bierzo.
La Bañeza is known for its motorcycle racing tradition and prominent Semana Santa celebrations in the south of León province. Its broad streets, local produce and brick-built townscape give it a grounded Castilian character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Astorga:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Astorga costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 56m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Astorga as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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