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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€90
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€109
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 41 m
Trains on Sep 20
15
Distance
350 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Benicarló to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Benicarló to Madrid will cost around €109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €90.
It's difficult to get from Benicarló to Madrid without transferring at least 2 times.
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06183Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Benicarló to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a flight costs an average of €275.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €275 Average price | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg 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 Benicarló to Madrid:
A train is €46 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Benicarló to Madrid costing on average €59.
A train is €262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Benicarló to Madrid costing on average €275.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
The journey is about 59m faster (4h 4m by train vs 5h 3m by car) and roughly €67 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€13 vs €81). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with AVE.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Benicarló to Madrid trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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14435+ 05951+ 06163 | Delayed 5:46 AM 7:45 AMBenicarló-Peñíscola | 10h23 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
14435+ 05161 · 05951 | Delayed 5:46 AM 7:45 AMBenicarló-Peñíscola | 10h53 | 6:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
14435+ 06183+ 05951 | Delayed 5:46 AM 7:45 AMBenicarló-Peñíscola | 12h08 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
38014+ 05951+ 06163 | 8:38 AM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 9h30 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
14014+ 06163+ 05951 | On time 8:38 AM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 9h30 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
38014+ 05951+ 06183 | 8:38 AM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 11h15 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
00697+ 06163+ 05951 | On time 9:37 AM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 8h31 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
00697+ 05161 · 05951 | On time 9:37 AM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 9h01 | 6:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
00697+ 06183+ 05951 | On time 9:37 AM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 10h16 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
14437+ 06163+ 05951 | On time 10:01 AM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 8h07 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
14437+ 05951 · 05161 | On time 10:01 AM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 8h37 | 6:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
14437+ 06183+ 05951 | On time 10:01 AM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 9h52 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
00463+ 05951 · 05161 | 12:58 PM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 5h40 | 6:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
00463+ 05951+ 06163 | 12:58 PM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 5h10 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
00463+ 05951+ 06183 | 12:58 PM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 6h55 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
14461+ 05161 · 05951 | On time 1:01 PM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 5h37 | 6:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
14461+ 05951+ 06163 | On time 1:01 PM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 5h07 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
14461+ 06183+ 05951 | On time 1:01 PM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 6h52 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Benicarló to Madrid run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 19:03. The fastest train covers the 217 miles (350 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 217 miles (350 km) |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 7:03 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Benicarló to Madrid by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Benicarló to Madrid trains use the Benicarlo-Peñiscola to Madrid Chamartín station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Use this guide to compare Benicarló and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Benicarlo-Peñiscola is 1 km from Benicarló city centre. Public transport options include:
Benicarlo-Peñiscola has practical services for this route, including ATM, Accessibility, and Ticket Office.
ATMs are available at Benicarlo-Peñiscola.
Ticket office support is available at Benicarlo-Peñiscola.
Accessibility facilities are available at Benicarlo-Peñiscola.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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