How to travel from Ávila to Frigiliana, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Frigiliana is around 620km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

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

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

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Train, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take a taxi to Frigiliana.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid-Estación Sur then Málaga and then to Nerja.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Frigiliana.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance620km (386 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Frigiliana

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Frigiliana by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Ávila and Frigiliana is around 620km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 435km (271 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Ávila and Frigiliana by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Frigiliana is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Frigiliana, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ávila and Frigiliana. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ávila to Frigiliana. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Principe Pio, Atocha, Malaga Maria Zambrano and Lagos. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ávila and Frigiliana. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Frigiliana. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Frigiliana. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid-Estación Sur, Málaga and Nerja. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Jiménez Dorado, Interbus, ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ávila and Frigiliana. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 9hrs 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 Frigiliana. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take a taxi to Frigiliana. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Frigiliana is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Frigiliana. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) 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 Frigiliana. The distance is around 620km (386 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Frigiliana is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Transport options from Ávila to Frigiliana
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
4h 25m
€255($255)
hourly622km (386 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
€110($110)
hourly646km (402 miles)
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio, plane and bus7h 30m
€240($240)
5 times a day737km (458 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€110($110)
every 2 hours705km (438 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€70($70)
every 4 hours708km (440 miles)
Bus via Madrid Barajas Airport10h 10m
€75($75)
once daily689km (428 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€115($115)
on demand620km (386 miles)

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Airports near Frigiliana

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

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Frigiliana
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Frigiliana
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Frigiliana