How to travel from San Vicente de la Barquera to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between San Vicente de la Barquera and Ciudad Real is around 593km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Ciudad Real by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ciudad RealSan Vicente de la Barquera if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Burgos then Madrid and then to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus to Santander, train

Take the bus to Santander then take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance646km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Vicente de la Barquera and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from San Vicente de la Barquera to Ciudad Real by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between San Vicente de la Barquera and Ciudad Real is around 593km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 494km (307 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from San Vicente de la Barquera and Ciudad Real by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Ciudad Real is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between San Vicente de la Barquera and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Vicente de la Barquera and Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Vicente de la Barquera and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Vicente de la Barquera to Ciudad Real. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Burgos and Madrid. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

ALSA, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and AISA run regular bus services between San Vicente de la Barquera and Ciudad Real. Buses run once a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Vicente de la Barquera to Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 San Vicente de la Barquera and Ciudad Real. The distance is around 646km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Ciudad Real is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

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Transport options from San Vicente de la Barquera to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€160($160)
5 times a day593km (368 miles)
Bus to Oviedo, plane and train5h 30m
€135($135)
5 times a day785km (488 miles)
Bus to Santander, plane and train6hrs
€105($105)
5 times a day695km (432 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€51($51)
once a week675km (420 miles)
Bus to Santander, train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€60($60)
every 20 mins692km (430 miles)
Bus and Train7h 30m
€58($58)
once a week614km (382 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€120($120)
on demand646km (402 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Real

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ciudad Real
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
245km (153 miles) from Ciudad Real