Villarcayo to Estación Madrid-Chamartín transfer
Villarcayo to Estación Madrid-Chamartín: from 367,94 € VAT included, 307.8 km and 232 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
- 367,94 €
- Distance
- 307.8 km
- Duration
- 232 min
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from Villarcayo (Burgos) to Estación Madrid-Chamartín covers around 307.8 kilometres and takes about 232 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
Villarcayo compared with other starting points
Of the 10 starting points we publish a price from to Estación Madrid-Chamartín, Villarcayo ranks 7 by distance, between Aranda de Duero (150.7 km), the closest, and Medina de Pomar (330.6 km), the furthest. As the crow flies it is 274 km to the south; by road it is 307.8 km, 12% more, and the price works out at 1,20 € per kilometre.
- Medina de Pomar → Estación Madrid-Chamartín (7 km from Villarcayo): 242 min, from 393,41 €.
- Espinosa de los Monteros → Estación Madrid-Chamartín (16 km from Villarcayo): 258 min, from 395,74 €.
Villarcayo is in Las Merindades. What the area is like and what trips start there
Which way it goes
From Las Merindades the route first goes down to Burgos on mountain roads, which can be icy in winter, and then takes the A-1 to Madrid. For flights, many residents prefer Bilbao airport, which is reached sooner than Barajas.
Estación Madrid-Chamartín, seen from Burgos
Burgos station is far from the city centre and the province's towns have no direct link to it, so reaching the train usually takes a car. It pays to leave with a margin and mention large suitcases.
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: Frost and fog are common on winter mornings in Burgos; on the roads of Las Merindades or the hills, expect to travel more slowly.
What time to leave Villarcayo to catch your train
| Departure | Pickup |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | 03:05 |
| 14:00 | 09:05 |
| 19:00 | 14:05 |
Train departure time, minus 30 minutes for the luggage check and getting to the platform, this trip's 232 minutes, 20 minutes of traffic margin and 10 for pickup. The exact pickup time is confirmed in writing when you book; we cover early hours always with an advance booking.
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 Villarcayo to Estación Madrid-Chamartín?
The trip is about 307.8 km and takes roughly 232 minutes in normal traffic. Heading into Madrid at peak times, allow extra margin.
How much is the transfer from Villarcayo to Estación Madrid-Chamartín?
From 367,94 € 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 Villarcayo to Estación Madrid-Chamartín?
From Villarcayo to Estación Madrid-Chamartín you head south: 274 km as the crow flies and 307.8 km by road, about 232 minutes without traffic. From Las Merindades the route first goes down to Burgos on mountain roads, which can be icy in winter, and then takes the A-1 to Madrid. For flights, many residents prefer Bilbao airport, which is reached sooner than Barajas.
What should I know about Estación Madrid-Chamartín when leaving from Villarcayo?
Burgos station is far from the city centre and the province's towns have no direct link to it, so reaching the train usually takes a car. It pays to leave with a margin and mention large suitcases.
What time should I leave Villarcayo for a 08:00 train at Estación Madrid-Chamartín?
With a pickup at around 03:05. Train departure time, minus 30 minutes for the luggage check and getting to the platform, this trip's 232 minutes, 20 minutes of traffic margin and 10 for pickup.
What about from the towns next to Villarcayo to Estación Madrid-Chamartín?
The closest to Villarcayo with a published price to Estación Madrid-Chamartín are Medina de Pomar (7 km away), from 393,41 €; Espinosa de los Monteros (16 km away), from 395,74 €. From Villarcayo, 367,94 €.
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
- From Burgos to Madrid and Barajas: the fast train from Rosa de Lima or the car with a driver along the A-1, and what changes from Aranda, Lerma and Briviesca
Burgos has two ways of getting to Madrid: the fast train from Rosa de Lima station, which reaches Madrid-Chamartín via Valladolid in around an hour and a half, and the A-1, toll-free from start to finish, which runs south through Lerma, Aranda de Duero and the Somosierra pass.
- Burgos University Hospital: how to get to an appointment from Aranda de Duero, Miranda de Ebro and Las Merindades, what the bus does and what a car with a driver that waits solves
Burgos University Hospital, in the north of the capital, is the reference hospital for the whole province, and its clinics receive patients from areas more than an hour away: from Aranda de Duero it is {{ruta:aranda-de-duero-a-hospital-universitario-burgos:km}} along the A-1 and about {{ruta:aranda-de-duero-a-hospital-universitario-burgos:min}}; from Miranda de Ebro, {{ruta:miranda-de-ebro-a-hospital-universitario-burgos:km}} along the AP-1; from Medina de Pomar, in Las Merindades, {{ruta:medina-de-pomar-a-hospital-universitario-burgos:km}} over mountain roads.
- Hotels and rural houses in Burgos, Aranda and Las Merindades: how to offer transfers to guests arriving by train at Rosa de Lima or by air at Barajas and Bilbao
Accommodation in Burgos province takes in more and more guests without a car: they arrive by fast train at Rosa de Lima, far from the centre of the capital, or by air at Barajas and Bilbao, and have to reach a hotel in the old town, a winery with rooms in the Ribera del Duero or a rural house in Las Merindades.