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Burgos benefits from excellent links to Spain and Europe via Madrid-Barajas and Bilbao airports, along with a fast rail and motorway network. Nonetheless, we highly recommend that attendees plan ahead and buy public transportation tickets in advance to avoid any inconvenience due to high demand during summer.
The two closest international airports to Burgos are Madrid-Barajas (MAD) and Bilbao (BIO). Both offer convenient onward connections to Burgos by train or coach.
Madrid-Barajas is Spain’s largest airport and the natural option for delegates flying from outside Europe.
Bilbao airport offers many direct flights from across Europe and is often the most convenient option for delegates from Northern and Western Europe.
Burgos is served by the modern Rosa Manzano station, with frequent AVE and Alvia high-speed services connecting Madrid, Valladolid, the Basque Country and the French border.
Tickets can be booked through renfe.com, iryo.eu or ouigo.com.
ALSA (alsa.com) operates frequent long-distance coach services to Burgos from Madrid, Bilbao, Valladolid, San Sebastián and most major cities in northern Spain.
Burgos is on the AP-1 / A-1 motorway, about 2h 30m from Madrid and 2h from Bilbao. Public car parks are available near the Fórum Evolución and the city centre.
Burgos is a compact, walkable city. The Fórum Evolución and the Campus San Amaro can be reached on foot from most central hotels in 10–20 minutes. The city’s public bike-sharing scheme, Bicibur, is also a popular option in summer.
Once the official conference hotels and university residences are confirmed, we will publish detailed walking and public-transport routes from each of them to both venues.