- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
6 h 8 m
Average duration
6 h 38 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Algeciras to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Algeciras to Madrid will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
It's difficult to get from Algeciras to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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06189Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Algeciras to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Algeciras to Madrid:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Algeciras to Madrid costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $213 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Algeciras to Madrid costing on average $253 (€208).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (6h 11m by train vs 6h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $15 (€13) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Algeciras to Madrid trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NORMAL.+ 06021 | On time 6:30 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h52 | 2:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06159 | Delayed 6:30 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 13h35 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06021 | On time 7:00 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h22 | 2:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06159 | Delayed 7:00 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 13h05 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | Delayed 9:10 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 12h52 | 8:02 PM 8:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06159 | Delayed 9:10 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 10h55 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06159 | Delayed 10:30 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 9h35 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | Delayed 10:30 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 11h32 | 8:02 PM 8:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
MULTIMEDIA.+ 06159 | Delayed 12:00 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 8h05 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
MULTIMEDIA.+ 06189 | Delayed 12:00 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 10h02 | 8:02 PM 8:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06217 | 12:45 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 10h27 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | Delayed 1:00 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 9h02 | 8:02 PM 8:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | Delayed 1:45 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 8h17 | 8:02 PM 8:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06209 | Delayed 1:45 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 10h08 | 9:53 PM 9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06159 | Delayed 1:45 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 6h20 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | Delayed 2:45 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h17 | 8:02 PM 8:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06209 | Delayed 2:45 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 9h08 | 9:53 PM 9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06217 | 3:00 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 8h12 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06209 | Delayed 4:10 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h43 | 9:53 PM 9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06209 | Delayed 4:45 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h08 | 9:53 PM 9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06209 | Delayed 5:35 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 6h18 | 9:53 PM 9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06209 | Delayed 5:45 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 6h08 | 9:53 PM 9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Algeciras to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 17:45. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (500 km) distance in 5h 8m.
Distance 310 miles (500 km) |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 8m |
First train 6:30 AM |
Last train 5:45 PM |
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Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and tapas can be good value, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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