You can visit the Bear Trail (Senda del Oso) without a car perfectly well. Bus from Oviedo to Entrago (55 min) + bike rental at our shop + ride the trail + transfer included to Entrago + bus back to Oviedo. A complete plan with no need for your own vehicle. This guide explains how to combine public transport and bike rental to ride the trail from anywhere in Spain.

The car-free plan from Oviedo

09:00 · Oviedo Bus Station Across from the Renfe railway station. Buy a ticket to Entrago (Autos Bimenes / Pullmans Llaneza).

09:55 · Arrive at Entrago Stop a few metres from our shop.

10:10 · Bike rental at our shop No upfront payment. Helmet, map and insurance included.

10:30 · Set off by bike towards Buyera 18 km downhill, 2-3 h with stops.

13:30 · Arrive at Buyera Call +34 644 199 430.

13:45 · Return transfer to Entrago In the van with your bike. Included.

14:00 · Lunch in Entrago or Teverga (La Plaza, 5 min walk) Cider house with set menu.

16:00 · Bus Entrago → Oviedo 55 min.

17:00 · Arrive in Oviedo Full day done.

If you’re coming from outside Asturias

From Madrid:

  • Renfe train or ALSA bus to Oviedo (4-5 h depending on route).
  • From Oviedo, bus to the trail (55 min).
  • Total: 5-6 h total travel from Madrid.

From Barcelona:

  • Barcelona-Oviedo flight (1 h 10) or train (9 h).
  • From Oviedo, same plan.

From other capitals:

  • Flight or train to Oviedo / Asturias Airport (OVD).
  • OVD ↔ Oviedo: Alsa bus ~35 min, taxi ~30 €.

Sleeping without a car

If you want to stay 2-3 days and don’t have a car:

Option 1: sleep in Entrago

  • Rural apartments next to the shop.
  • Small supermarket, bar with set menu.
  • Enough for 2-3 nights without using a car.

Option 2: sleep in Proaza

  • Hotels and rural houses in the middle of the route.
  • Close to the bear enclosure.
  • Restaurants and cider houses.

Option 3: sleep in Oviedo

  • Wider choice of accommodation and restaurants.
  • Daily bus there and back.
  • Ideal if you combine Asturias with city plans.

Plan variants

Short variant (half day):

  • Bus Oviedo → Proaza (~50 min).
  • Short Proaza → Tuñón route (6 km on foot or by bike).
  • Bus Tuñón → Oviedo.

Weekend variant:

  • Saturday: full plan by bike (Entrago → Buyera + transfer + lunch).
  • Night: sleep in Proaza.
  • Sunday: bear enclosure + Casa del Oso + bus back to Oviedo.

Walking-only variant:

  • Bus to Proaza.
  • Walk to Tuñón (6 km, 1 h 30).
  • Bus back.

Bus timetables

Operator: Autos Bimenes (Pullmans Llaneza).

Frequency:

  • Weekdays: 3-5 services/day depending on season.
  • Weekends: different frequency.
  • Check current timetables with the operator (Autos Bimenes / Pullmans Llaneza) or at Oviedo Bus Station.

Price: 4-6 € per one-way trip.

Important: bring a confirmed return ticket. If you miss the last bus, a taxi from Teverga to Oviedo is around 60-80 €.

Without a car and with a dog

Doable with care:

  • Bus accepts dogs (driver’s discretion, usually yes with a carrier or on a lead).
  • We provide the pet-friendly trailer to take them on the route.
  • Pet-friendly accommodation in Teverga or Proaza (check at booking).
  • Bear enclosure: dogs not allowed inside the perimeter (one person waits outside 15-20 min).

Without a car and with kids

Family plan without a car:

  • Bus with pushchair: folded, no problem.
  • We rent a child seat, child trailer or trail-a-bike depending on age.
  • Accommodation near our shop so you don’t have to carry everything.

What to bring without a car

  • Small backpack (25-30 L) is enough. Trail clothing fits in it.
  • Light rain layer (mandatory).
  • Comfortable footwear for the day.
  • Charged phone to call us and check bus times.
  • Cash or card: food and bus.

If you’re staying overnight:

  • Change of clothes for the night and the next day.
  • Basic toiletry kit.
  • Phone charger.

Accommodation usually has towels and soap: no need to bring them.

Advantages of coming without a car

  1. Zero parking worries, especially in high season.
  2. Zero petrol: bus + food works out cheaper than petrol + tolls.
  3. You can have cider without thinking about driving.
  4. Total relaxation: window seat and scenery.

Disadvantages

  1. Fixed timetables: you have to fit them.
  2. Less flexibility for plan changes.
  3. If you miss the last bus, problem.
  4. Less freedom to combine with far-away spots in Asturias.

Our advice

“Book the bike in advance”. If the bus drops you in Entrago at 10:00 and there are no bikes free, you’ve lost the day. Best to rent a bike for the trail ahead of time: booking is free and worth securing.

“Confirm the return bus before starting the ride”. Knowing when the last one leaves lets you plan the timings. It’s the detail people overlook most.