How to travel from Salamanca to Guadalajara, Spain

The distance between Salamanca and Guadalajara is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Guadalajara.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid-Moncloa and then to Guadalajara.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Guadalajara.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salamanca and Guadalajara

There are several options for getting from Salamanca to Guadalajara by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Salamanca and Guadalajara is around 269km (167 miles).

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Salamanca and Guadalajara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salamanca to Guadalajara is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Salamanca and Guadalajara, 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 Salamanca and Guadalajara. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

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

Renfe and Renfe Cercanias run train services between Salamanca and Guadalajara. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Salamanca and Guadalajara. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salamanca to Guadalajara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid-Moncloa and Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Avanza Grupo, ALSA, FlixBus and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Salamanca and Guadalajara. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salamanca to Guadalajara. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Guadalajara. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Guadalajara is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) 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 Salamanca and Guadalajara. The distance is around 269km (167 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 Salamanca to Guadalajara is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salamanca and Guadalajara

Transport options from Salamanca to Guadalajara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€29($29)
every 20 mins283km (176 miles)
Train via Madrid-Principe Pio3h 55m
€20($20)
every 4 hours295km (183 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
€37($37)
every 4 hours293km (182 miles)
Bus via Madrid3h 40m
€20($20)
twice daily282km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€50($50)
on demand269km (167 miles)

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Airports near Guadalajara

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Guadalajara
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Guadalajara