How to travel from Cádiz to Salamanca, Spain

The distance between Cádiz and Salamanca is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cádiz to Salamanca 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 SalamancaCádiz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Salamanca.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Salamanca.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salamanca.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Salamanca.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance580km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cádiz and Salamanca

There are several options for getting from Cádiz to Salamanca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Cádiz and Salamanca is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496km (308 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Cádiz and Salamanca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cádiz to Salamanca is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Cádiz and Salamanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cádiz and Salamanca. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cádiz to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Cádiz and Salamanca. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Cádiz and Salamanca. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cádiz and Salamanca with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Cádiz and Salamanca. Buses run once daily 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 Cádiz to Salamanca. We recommend that you take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Salamanca. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Salamanca is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 185km (115 miles) from Salamanca. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Cádiz and Salamanca. The distance is around 580km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cádiz to Salamanca is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

How do I get from Cádiz to Salamanca

Compare travel optionsbetween Cádiz and Salamanca

Transport options from Cádiz to Salamanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€130($130)
twice daily765km (475 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, plane5hrs
€125($125)
twice daily795km (494 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€72($72)
twice daily860km (534 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€60($60)
once daily604km (376 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€69($69)
on demand580km (360 miles)

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Airports near Salamanca

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Salamanca
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Salamanca
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
290km (180 miles) from Salamanca