How to travel from Guadalajara to Salamanca, Spain

The distance between Guadalajara and Salamanca is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Guadalajara 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.

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Train

Take the train to Chamartín and then to Salamanca.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Salamanca.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Salamanca.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Salamanca

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Salamanca by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 2h 40m.

The distance between Guadalajara and Salamanca is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Guadalajara and Salamanca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Salamanca is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Salamanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guadalajara and Salamanca. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Guadalajara to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chamartín. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Renfe Cercanias and Renfe run train services between Guadalajara and Salamanca. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Salamanca. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Autocares Grupo Samar, Avanza Grupo, FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Salamanca. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 45m 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 Salamanca. We recommend that you take the train to Chamartín and then to Salamanca. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Guadalajara and Salamanca. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Salamanca is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Guadalajara to Salamanca

Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and Salamanca

Transport options from Guadalajara to Salamanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€20($20)
every 20 mins283km (176 miles)
Train via Atocha4hrs
€20($20)
every 4 hours296km (184 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
€30($30)
twice daily282km (176 miles)
Bus via Madrid3h 55m
€30($30)
twice daily280km (174 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€50($50)
on demand273km (170 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