Salamanca is served by a central bus station, Estación de Autobuses, and a train station, Salamanca-La Alamedilla (also known as Salamanca Railway Station). For air travel, while Salamanca has a small airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) functions as the primary international gateway for visitors to the region.
Salamanca Airport (SLM) offers limited direct flights, primarily from Palma with Volotea. Average arrival ticket costs to Salamanca can be around US$19, with round-trip options starting from approximately US$107. Most international travelers will arrive via Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which is about 184 km (114 miles) from Salamanca, a drive of approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Direct train services from Madrid to Salamanca are operated by companies such as Renfe and Alvia. The fastest journeys can take as little as 1 hour and 40 minutes, while the average travel time is around 2 hours and 24 minutes to 3 hours and 19 minutes. Ticket prices vary, generally ranging from €6.83 to €252.40, with an average around €29.23 or $64.
Numerous direct bus connections are available from Madrid to Salamanca through operators like Avanza, Monbus, and FlixBus. Buses depart from various points in Madrid, including Estación Sur de Autobuses and Madrid-Moncloa, arriving at Salamanca's Estación de Autobuses. The quickest bus journeys can take about 2 hours and 20 minutes, with average times ranging from 2 hours and 20 minutes to 3 hours and 25 minutes. Ticket prices typically range from $3 to $35 (€3 to €29).
Renting a car provides flexibility for exploring Salamanca and its surroundings. Car rental services are available in Salamanca from companies such as Europcar, Budget, Avis, and Hertz. Daily rental costs for small to medium cars typically range from $38 to $44, with some options available from $20.62 to $30 per day, especially when booking in advance or during off-peak months like February. Driving from Madrid to Salamanca takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.
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