How to travel from Burgos to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Burgos and Madrid is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance242km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burgos and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Burgos to Madrid by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Burgos and Madrid is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Burgos and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Burgos to Madrid is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Burgos and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Burgos and Madrid. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Burgos and Madrid with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Burgos and Madrid. Trains depart 4 times a day 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 Burgos and Madrid. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Burgos and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Burgos and Madrid. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Burgos to Madrid. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 Burgos and Madrid. The distance is around 242km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burgos to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Burgos to Madrid

Compare travel optionsbetween Burgos and Madrid

Transport options from Burgos to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€27($27)
4 times a day310km (192 miles)
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio4h 25m
€35($35)
twice daily415km (258 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€26($26)
hourly237km (147 miles)
Bus and Plane
3h 55m
€100($100)
every 2 hours512km (318 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€29($29)
on demand242km (150 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid