Train stations in Ávila

Ávila station sits close to the walled city and is served by Renfe long-distance and medium-distance trains, with a taxi rank.

Which station to use

Ávila station is the stop for the walled city. Choose Ávila when booking. The address is Paseo Estación Ferrocarril, s/n, 05001 Ávila, which is what a taxi driver needs if you are heading out late.

Trains to Ávila

Renfe is the operator here. Connections include Madrid, Salamanca, León, Irún, Palencia and Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Regional and Regional Express trains also call. Service type and timetable change from one journey to the next, so search your date.

Until 31 October 2026, Renfe sells a Teresa de Ávila ticket for Saturdays on the Madrid route. It uses a regular Media Distancia train leaving Madrid-Príncipe Pío at 09:06 and arriving in Ávila at 10:37, a journey of 1 hour 31 minutes. The return can be made on any Media Distancia train the same Saturday or the Sunday, and the ticket includes free entry to the Caprotti collection at the Palacio de Superunda and a reduced fare for the city walls.

Getting from the station to the city

The station is close to the walled city, so walking is realistic if you travel light. Taxis wait at the station rank, which makes more sense with heavy luggage or a hotel on the far side of the old town. Car hire is available at the station and suits a longer trip around Castilla y León.

If you need help getting around, the station is accessible and offers ACERCA assistance. The service is free for people with disabilities or reduced mobility. Request it in advance through Adif on 91 774 40 40 or at the station's Acerca office. Notice ranges from 30 minutes to 12 hours depending on the station, so ask early.

Tickets and station hours

Buy tickets through Renfe for the train and date you need. Fares depend on the service and day, and buying in advance can bring cheaper prices. Renfe offers discounts for children, young people, seniors and large families.

The station is open daily from 05:30 to 00:30. The station has a ticket office, a self-service ticket machine, customer service, toilets and refreshments, as well as a taxi rank and car hire.

Rail passes and reservations

With an Interrail pass you still pay for a seat reservation on most trains here. Interrail lists it as compulsory on Media Distancia at €4 in second class. Alvia and Intercity trains, where they run, are listed at €6.50 in second class or €10 in first. Regional Express reservations are not always mandatory. Fees are indicative and can change. Media Distancia trains, including the Teresa de Ávila service, run on the Madrid route, so reserve before you travel. Reserve through the Interrail reservation service or at the ticket desk of a Spanish long-distance station.

Practical traps

Do not assume the Madrid journey time applies to every train. Other trains and dates can take a different time.

Late arrivals need a plan. The station closes at 00:30, and a delayed train can land you after that. Book your hotel or taxi ahead if you expect to arrive late, and keep the station address to hand.