How to travel from Guadalajara to Burgos, Spain

The distance between Guadalajara and Burgos is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Guadalajara 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 BurgosGuadalajara if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Chamartín and then to Burgos Rosa De Lima.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Burgos.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Burgos.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Burgos

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Burgos by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Guadalajara and Burgos is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Guadalajara and Burgos by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Burgos is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Burgos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guadalajara and Burgos. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Guadalajara to Burgos. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chamartín. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Renfe Cercanias, Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Guadalajara and Burgos. Trains depart 5 times a day 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 Guadalajara and Burgos. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Burgos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

ALSA, Autocares Grupo Samar, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Burgos. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to Burgos. We recommend that you take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Burgos. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Guadalajara and Burgos. The distance is around 265km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Burgos is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and Burgos

Transport options from Guadalajara to Burgos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€24($24)
5 times a day357km (222 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
€31($31)
hourly297km (185 miles)
Bus via Madrid5h 30m
€18($18)
5 times a week396km (246 miles)
Bus and Plane
4h 20m
€95($95)
twice a week558km (347 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€49($49)
on demand265km (165 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