Salamanca to Madrid centro transfer
Salamanca to Madrid centro: from 260,45 € VAT included, 214.1 km and 156 min on a weekday in daytime. The price is fixed before you book and does not change on the way.
Prices reviewed on 25 October 2026
- Price from
- 260,45 €
- Distance
- 214.1 km
- Duration
- 156 min
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from Salamanca (Salamanca) to Madrid centro covers around 214.1 kilometres and takes about 156 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
Salamanca compared with other starting points
Of the 11 starting points we publish a price from to Madrid centro, Salamanca ranks 6 by distance, between Peñaranda de Bracamonte (172.2 km), the closest, and Ciudad Rodrigo (301.1 km), the furthest. As the crow flies it is 176 km to the east; by road it is 214.1 km, 22% more, and the price works out at 1,22 € per kilometre.
- Carbajosa de la Sagrada → Madrid centro (4 km from Salamanca): 151 min, from 257,49 €.
- Santa Marta de Tormes → Madrid centro (4 km from Salamanca): 150 min, from 256,10 €.
- Villares de la Reina → Madrid centro (5 km from Salamanca): 167 min, from 275,68 €.
Salamanca is in Campo de Salamanca. What the area is like and what trips start there
Which way it goes
From Salamanca, the road to Madrid is the A-50 to Ávila and then the AP-51 and AP-6, which crosses the Guadarrama range through the tunnel; it is a little over two hundred kilometres. For Barajas the route joins the M-40 or M-50 on reaching Madrid. By rail there are direct services to Madrid-Chamartín.
Madrid centro, seen from Salamanca
Between towns in Salamanca province almost every bus line goes via the capital, so getting from Béjar to Ciudad Rodrigo or from Peñaranda to Alba de Tormes by public transport usually means changing in Salamanca.
On arrival: Madrid capital
The capital holds the stations, hospitals, trade fairs and most of the region's hotels. The pre-booked trips requested from here are those that leave the municipality: day trips, business transfers to neighbouring provinces and leisure in the southern metro area.
Tip: If you are staying in Salamanca's old town, give the exact address: traffic is restricted and the driver stops at the nearest access point.
What the price includes
- Door-to-door pickup and help with luggage.
- Complimentary waiting and flight or train tracking.
- Child restraint systems if you need them.
- The 10 % Spanish VAT on passenger transport.
Tolls and parking, where the route requires them, are itemised in the quote before you confirm. There are no hidden charges: any supplement is shown in the quote before you confirm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Salamanca to Madrid centro?
The trip is about 214.1 km and takes roughly 156 minutes in normal traffic. Heading into Madrid at peak times, allow extra margin.
How much is the transfer from Salamanca to Madrid centro?
From 260,45 € including VAT, on weekdays during the day. Night services (22:00-06:00), Sundays and public holidays carry a surcharge. The price is fixed when you confirm and does not change unless the route does.
Can I add stops along the way?
Yes. Tell us when booking and we include them in the fixed quote so there are no surprises.
Which way do you go from Salamanca to Madrid centro?
From Salamanca to Madrid centro you head east: 176 km as the crow flies and 214.1 km by road, about 156 minutes without traffic. From Salamanca, the road to Madrid is the A-50 to Ávila and then the AP-51 and AP-6, which crosses the Guadarrama range through the tunnel; it is a little over two hundred kilometres. For Barajas the route joins the M-40 or M-50 on reaching Madrid. By rail there are direct services to Madrid-Chamartín.
What should I know about Madrid centro when leaving from Salamanca?
Between towns in Salamanca province almost every bus line goes via the capital, so getting from Béjar to Ciudad Rodrigo or from Peñaranda to Alba de Tormes by public transport usually means changing in Salamanca.
What about from the towns next to Salamanca to Madrid centro?
The closest to Salamanca with a published price to Madrid centro are Carbajosa de la Sagrada (4 km away), from 257,49 €; Santa Marta de Tormes (4 km away), from 256,10 €; Villares de la Reina (5 km away), from 275,68 €. From Salamanca, 260,45 €.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card when you confirm (Apple Pay and Google Pay if your phone has them). The amount is the one agreed: it does not change on the way.
Before you book, this may help
- Salamanca to Madrid and Barajas: the train from Salamanca station or a car with a driver along the A-50 and the A-6
From Salamanca to Madrid there are two reasonable ways: the direct train to Madrid-Chamartín from Salamanca station, around an hour and a half on the fastest services, and the car along the A-50 to Ávila and the AP-6, or along the A-62 and the A-6 from Tordesillas.
- Hotels and rural houses in Salamanca, the Sierra de Béjar and Ciudad Rodrigo: how to offer transfers to guests arriving by train at Salamanca station or by air at Barajas
Accommodation in Salamanca province takes in more and more guests without a car: they arrive by train at Salamanca station from Madrid-Chamartín, by air at Barajas, {{ruta:salamanca-a-aeropuerto-madrid-barajas:km}} from the capital, or from Portugal along the A-62.
- Salamanca-Matacán airport or Barajas: which airport suits each flight from each part of the province
The short answer is Barajas.