Every day there are several AVE trains from Madrid to Asturias in both directions.
The first train departing for Madrid is around 6:30, which will allow travelers from Asturias to arrive at Chamartín at 10:15.
AVE schedules Gijón-> Oviedo-> Madrid
· Monday to Friday: 06:29 hours / 11:40 hours.
· Saturdays: 09:24 hours / 11:40 hours.
· Sundays: 17:40 p.m.
AVE schedules Madrid-> Oviedo -> Gijón
· Monday to Friday: 14:59 p.m. / 16:37 p.m.
· Saturdays: 09:15 hours.
· Sundays: 14:59 p.m. / 16:37 p.m.

How much does the AVE ticket to Asturias cost?
The cost of the trip is subject to the market, according to occupations and requested schedules. The price of each ticket is around 40-60 euros each way (80-120 euros round trip), although in some cases they rise up to €94 due to excess demand (188 euros round trip).
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By buying your tickets in advance you will find the cheapest prices, and you can also benefit from special discounts for children, young people, seniors, large families and more. Children between 4 and 13 years old have a 40% discount on the base fare on all trains.
Children under 4 years old travel free without occupying a seat.
If you buy your tickets at the stations, prices increase by 5,5% due to administration costs. So it is best that you hire it online from here.
What are the stops on the AVE to Asturias?
- Madrid-Chamartín.
- Segovia-Guiomar.
- Valladolid.
- Palencia.
- León.
- Lena's pola.
- Mieres.
- Oviedo.
- Gijon.
AVE travel times Madrid-> Oviedo -> Gijón
The approximate travel time is 3:21 hours for the Madrid-Oviedo route , and 3:47 hours for the Madrid-Gijón route.
End of the journey, itineraries through Asturias
The Oviedo and Gijón stations are open from 05:00 hours, are perfectly adapted to people with reduced mobility, and have multiple services, a shopping area, car rental, taxi stands and bus connections.
The bus company ALSA , which has a strong presence in Asturias as it is the region of origin, offers regular routes throughout the Asturian territory. You can check all the routes here.
In addition to the destination cities themselves, which will welcome you with a wide range of services and cultural attractions, we propose below some places of interest that can help you start planning your trip within the Principality of Asturias, a community that even if you live a hundred lifetimes it is impossible to know completely.
Happy journey!
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