How to travel from Ciudad Real to Burgos, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Burgos is around 443km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ciudad Real to Burgos 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 BurgosCiudad Real if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Burgos Rosa De Lima.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Burgos.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Burgos.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Burgos.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance443km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Burgos

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Burgos by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Ciudad Real and Burgos is around 443km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Ciudad Real and Burgos by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Burgos is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Burgos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Burgos. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ciudad Real to Burgos. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ciudad Real and Burgos. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3hrs, 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 Ciudad Real and Burgos. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Burgos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid, Manuel Becerra, Diego De León and Madrid. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

AISA, ALSA, Interbus, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, Autocares Grupo Samar, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Burgos. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Burgos. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Burgos. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Ciudad Real and Burgos. The distance is around 443km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Burgos is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Transport options from Ciudad Real to Burgos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€40($40)
5 times a day482km (300 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
€105($105)
twice a week685km (426 miles)
Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, plane and bus5h 30m
€170($170)
every 4 hours706km (439 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€41($41)
6 times a week453km (282 miles)
Bus via Aranjuez Calle de las Infantas8hrs
€28($28)
4 times a week549km (341 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€81($81)
on demand443km (276 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