How to travel from Ávila to Burgos, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Burgos is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ávila to Burgos by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train via Valladolid

Take the train to Valladolid and then to Burgos Rosa De Lima.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valladolid and then to Burgos.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)

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Drive

Drive to Burgos.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance263km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Burgos

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Burgos by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Ávila and Burgos is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (128 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Ávila and Burgos by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Burgos is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Burgos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ávila and Burgos. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ávila and Burgos with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 40m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ávila and Burgos. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Burgos. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Burgos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valladolid. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

ALSA, Union Ivkoni, Cooperativa Interurbana Andorrana, Autocares Lázara and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Ávila and Burgos. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 45m 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 Burgos. We recommend that you take the train to Burgos Rosa De Lima. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Burgos is Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) which is approximately 100km (62 miles) from Burgos. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) 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 Burgos. The distance is around 263km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Burgos is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Ávila to Burgos

Compare travel optionsbetween Ávila and Burgos

Transport options from Ávila to Burgos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Valladolid + 1 similar
2h 10m
€27($27)
every 4 hours267km (166 miles)
Train2h 40m
€23($23)
every 20 mins282km (175 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
€28($28)
twice daily263km (163 miles)
Bus via Segovia Av. Acueducto3h 55m
€16($16)
4 times a week306km (190 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€49($49)
on demand263km (164 miles)

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Airports near Burgos

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

VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Burgos
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Burgos
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Burgos