How to travel from Gijón to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Gijón and Ávila is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gijón to Ávila 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 ÁvilaGijón if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Valladolid and then to Avila.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salamanca and then to Ávila Calle David Herrero.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gijón and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Gijón to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Gijón and Ávila is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Gijón and Ávila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gijón to Ávila is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Gijón and Ávila, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gijón and Ávila. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gijón to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valladolid. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Gijón and Ávila. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Gijón and Ávila. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gijón and Ávila with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 6h 15m.

ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Gijón and Ávila. Buses run every 20 mins 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 Gijón to Ávila. We recommend that you fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) 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 Gijón and Ávila. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gijón to Ávila is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

How do I get from Gijón to Ávila

Compare travel optionsbetween Gijón and Ávila

Transport options from Gijón to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 50m
€125($125)
every 2 hours576km (358 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€39($39)
5 times a day468km (291 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€45($45)
every 20 mins463km (288 miles)
Bus to Avila6h 15m
€40($40)
6 times a week424km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€72($72)
on demand393km (244 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila