Getting to Salamanca is easy - it is in the central part of Spain, some 212 kilometres from Madrid. An ample communications and transport network means you can get to Salamanca from the main Spanish cities.
By road
Salamanca is linked with the capital, Madrid, by the A-50 road, while other Spanish towns such as Gijón, Zamora, Cáceres and Mérida can be accessed on the A-66. From Portugal access is quick on the A-62 motorway. Besides the car, you can also get to the city from other areas of Spain such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, Zaragoza and Santander by bus.
By rail
The train is another good option for making the journey to Salamanca in complete comfort, from places like Madrid, Ávila, San Sebastián, Bilbao and Barcelona, amongst others. There are also direct services to Portugal, and there are connections to other international destinations using the Irún-Hendaya line. The railway station is in the city centre and is also a modern shopping/leisure centre which catches the eye on account of its unusual design.
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By air
Salamanca-Matacán airport offers services to and from Barcelona. It is just 14 kilometres from Salamanca and you can get there by bus (€3) or taxi (approximately €26). The closest international airport is Valladolid, less than an hour and a half away. For other international destinations, the best option is to use Barajas airport in Madrid. Hiring a car or taking the train or bus are good alternatives to get to Salamanca from there.
Airport Salamanca
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