How to travel from Ciudad Real to Salamanca, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Salamanca is around 400km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Salamanca.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Salamanca.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance400km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Salamanca

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Salamanca by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Ciudad Real and Salamanca is around 400km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Ciudad Real and Salamanca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Salamanca is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Salamanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Salamanca. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ciudad Real to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ciudad Real and Salamanca. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 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 Ciudad Real and Salamanca. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

AISA, Avanza Grupo, FlixBus, Interbus, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Salamanca. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 30m 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 Salamanca. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Salamanca. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Ciudad Real and Salamanca. The distance is around 400km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Salamanca is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and Salamanca

Transport options from Ciudad Real to Salamanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€36($36)
every 20 mins408km (254 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha3h 55m
€36($36)
every 4 hours410km (255 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€39($39)
6 times a week434km (270 miles)
Bus via Aranjuez Calle de las Infantas6h 15m
€30($30)
4 times a week433km (269 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€73($73)
on demand400km (248 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