How to travel from Ávila to Guadalajara, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Guadalajara is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ávila to Guadalajara by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Drive

Drive to Guadalajara.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Guadalajara

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Guadalajara by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Ávila and Guadalajara is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Ávila and Guadalajara by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Guadalajara is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Guadalajara, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ávila and Guadalajara. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ávila to Guadalajara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Principe Pio and Atocha. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Renfe and Renfe Cercanias run train services between Ávila and Guadalajara. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Guadalajara. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Guadalajara. 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 2hrs.

Jiménez Dorado, Autocares Grupo Samar, FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Ávila and Guadalajara. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2hrs 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 Guadalajara. We recommend that you take the bus to Madrid-Estación Sur and then to Guadalajara. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Guadalajara is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) 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 Guadalajara. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Guadalajara is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ávila and Guadalajara

Transport options from Ávila to Guadalajara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2hrs
€14($14)
every 20 mins173km (107 miles)
Bus via Madrid Barajas Airport3h 40m
€22($22)
twice daily231km (144 miles)
Train
2h 45m
€13($13)
hourly184km (115 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€30($30)
on demand164km (102 miles)

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Airports near Guadalajara

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Guadalajara
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Guadalajara