How to travel from Ávila to Algeciras, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Algeciras is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ávila to Algeciras by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlgecirasÁvila if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Algeciras.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio and then to Algeciras.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid-Estación Sur and then to Algeciras.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Algeciras.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance674km (419 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Algeciras

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Algeciras by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Ávila and Algeciras is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Ávila and Algeciras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Algeciras is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Algeciras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ávila and Algeciras. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ávila to Algeciras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Principe Pio and Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Renfe run train services between Ávila and Algeciras. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ávila and Algeciras. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Algeciras. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid-Estación Sur. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Jiménez Dorado, Interbus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ávila and Algeciras. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ávila to Algeciras. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Algeciras. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Algeciras is Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Algeciras. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ávila and Algeciras. The distance is around 674km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Algeciras is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ávila and Algeciras

Transport options from Ávila to Algeciras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 45m
€110($110)
every 20 mins707km (439 miles)
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio, plane and bus4h 50m
€185($185)
4 times a day727km (452 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry5hrs
€330($330)
every 4 hours782km (486 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€58($58)
once daily761km (473 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
€64($64)
every 20 mins795km (494 miles)
Bus via Madrid-Estación Sur11h 15m
€44($44)
6 times a week793km (493 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€125($125)
on demand674km (419 miles)

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Airports near Algeciras

The following major airports near Algeciras offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Algeciras
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Algeciras
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Algeciras