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The cheapest and fastest trains from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 08

Cheapest price on Sep 08

€34

Average ticket price on Sep 08

€46

Fastest journey on Sep 08

3 h 5 m

Average journey duration on Sep 08

3 h 33 m

Trains on Sep 08

20

Distance

315 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.

Fast trains

On Tue, Sep 08, we found 20 trains from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid, including 2 direct services.

On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 315 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .

On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 4 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • HifeNormal+iryo06163
    12:15 PM5h53
    Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station
    6:08 PMMadrid Chamartín
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • HifeNormal+iryo06163
    9:00 AM9h08
    Castellón de la Plana, Plaça País Valenciano
    6:08 PMMadrid Chamartín
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • HifeNormal+iryo06163
    8:40 AM9h28
    Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station
    6:08 PMMadrid Chamartín
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE05951+iryo06163
    2:11 PM3h57
    Castellón De La Plana
    6:08 PMMadrid Chamartín
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • HifeNormal+iryo06183
    12:15 PM7h38
    Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station
    7:53 PMMadrid Chamartín
    361One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Castelló de la Plana to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. 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 €25, while a flight costs an average of €55.

Distance: 195 miles (315 km)

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€25

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€55

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€55

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€72

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3h 21m

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2h 51m

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6h 10m

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5h 40m

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3h 26m

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3h 58m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.9kg

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Avanza

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The cheapest way to travel from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid is a train with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid:

A train is €29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid costing on average €55.

A train is €30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid costing on average €55.

The fastest way to travel from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 51m.

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Castelló de la Plana and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 7m faster (2h 51m by train vs 3h 58m by car) and roughly €47 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€25 vs €72). 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.

Live departures

Castelló de la Plana to Madrid train times

The table below shows live departures for Castelló de la Plana to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
AVE05871+iryo06083
On time
6:00 AM Castellón De La Plana
4h08
10:08 AM Madrid Chamartín
1 transfer
AVE05871+iryo061036:00 AM Castellón De La Plana
6h53
12:53 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
AVE05871 · 05081
On time
6:00 AM Castellón De La Plana
4h38
10:38 AM Madrid Chamartín
1 transfer
AVE058716:00 AM Castellón De La Plana
3h05
9:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 transfersDirect
HifeNormal+iryo061037:00 AM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station
5h53
12:53 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
HifeNormal+iryo061037:10 AM Castellón de la Plana, Plaça País Valenciano
5h43
12:53 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
HifeNormal+iryo061237:10 AM Castellón de la Plana, Plaça País Valenciano
7h13
2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
HifeNormal+iryo061838:40 AM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station
11h13
7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
HifeNormal+iryo061238:40 AM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station
5h43
2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
HifeNormal+iryo061638:40 AM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station
9h28
6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
HifeNormal+iryo061239:00 AM Castellón de la Plana, Plaça País Valenciano
5h23
2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
HifeNormal+iryo061839:00 AM Castellón de la Plana, Plaça País Valenciano
10h53
7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
HifeNormal+iryo061639:00 AM Castellón de la Plana, Plaça País Valenciano
9h08
6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
HifeNormal+iryo0616312:15 PM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station
5h53
6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
HifeNormal+iryo0618312:15 PM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station
7h38
7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
AVE05951+iryo06163
On time
2:11 PM Castellón De La Plana
3h57
6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín
1 transfer
AVE05951 · 05161
On time
2:11 PM Castellón De La Plana
4h27
6:38 PM Madrid Chamartín
1 transfer
AVE05951+Renfe AVLO05155
On time
2:11 PM Castellón De La Plana
3h27
5:38 PM Madrid Chamartín
1 transfer
AVE059512:11 PM Castellón De La Plana
3h06
5:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 transfersDirect
HifeNormal+iryo061832:15 PM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station
5h38
7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer

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Why should you book Castelló de la Plana to Madrid trains with Omio?

AVE as well as iryo, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe ALVIA and more offer trains services from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid.
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Why book with Omio vs AVE?

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of iryo, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO or Renfe ALVIA to find the best option for your trip from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid.
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The best time to book your train from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid is 1 day before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Castelló de la Plana to Madrid route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid

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Trains from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 195 miles (315 km) distance in 2h 42m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
195 miles (315 km)
Average train duration
2h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
€6
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
2h 42m
First train
5:35 AM
Last train
7:40 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
5 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid trainsiryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO trains will get you between Castelló de la Plana and Madrid from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

iryo

About
iryo is a new brand from railway operator ILSA operating in Spain since 2022. iryo uses Frecciarossa 1000 trains which are modern, can travel at up to 360km/h and have a minimal environmental impact. iryo’s Frecciarossa trains have different classes, all of which come with free unlimited WiFi, power sockets, toilets and an onboard entertainment portal where you can watch films and TV series. The main classes are: Infinita Class, Singular Café Class, Singular Class, Inicial Class. These new trains take 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. They depart from Madrid Atocha and Barcelona Sants stations, and stop in Zaragoza along the way. iryo services also cover Madrid, Cuenca, Valencia, Alicante, Córdoba, Seville and Málaga.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average iryo Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest iryo Price
€6
iryo frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (36x56x26cm) and 1 handbag (36x30x10cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead compartments and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with Mediterranean cuisine, at-seat service in both classes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free. Large dogs need paid ticket
Quiet zone

AVE

About
Travel comfortably with AVE, Renfe’s high-speed trains. AVE connects major cities across Spain at speeds of up to 310 km/h (193 mph), offering a fast and smooth travel experience. Ticket options include Promo, Promo+, and Flexible fares to suit different budgets, along with discount cards such as the Gold Card and +Renfe Youth 50 Card for eligible travelers. AVE trains feature modern amenities including comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering, making them a convenient and enjoyable way to travel across Spain.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average AVE Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest AVE Price
€6
AVE frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. At-seat service in Preferente (First) Class
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets under 10kg in carriers allowed free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone

Renfe AVLO

About
Renfe Avlo is Spain’s low-cost high-speed rail service operated by the national rail company Renfe. Serving routes between major cities such as Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Tarragona, Girona, and Figueres, Avlo trains reach speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All tickets are for Economy Class (“Básica”) with assigned seating and include onboard services such as free Wi-Fi, entertainment via the PlayRenfe app, power sockets, and vending machines. Child tickets are available for ages 0–13, while passengers aged 14 and over require an adult ticket. Each fare includes a backpack and hand luggage (55x35x25 cm, no weight limit), with the option to upgrade for extra baggage. Prices start from as low as €7, making Avlo a budget-friendly way to travel between Spain’s most popular destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Renfe AVLO Duration
2h 52m
Cheapest Renfe AVLO Price
€6
Renfe AVLO frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (55x35x25cm) and 1 personal item (35x30x20cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers under 10kg allowed free. Service animals allowed

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FAQs: Trains from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castelló de la Plana 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €6, while the average price is around €25.
The train from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid takes 2h 42m and runs 9 per day.
The distance by train from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid is 195 miles (315 km).
The first train from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid leaves at 5:35 AM.
The last train from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid leaves at 7:40 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid.
Yes, there is a direct train from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid. This service operates 2 times per day, provided by AVE.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid.
The train station in Castelló de la Plana that goes to Madrid is Castellón De La Plana, which connects to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
The cheapest way to get from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid is by train, with a cost of around €6.
The train journey from Castellón de la Plana to Madrid offers diverse scenery, including views of the Mediterranean coastline, rolling hills, and rural landscapes, providing a pleasant visual experience.
A day trip from Castellón de la Plana to Madrid is not feasible as the travel time is 2h 42m. Trains run 3 times per day.
In Madrid, you can explore Puerta del Sol, a bustling public square known for its iconic clock and vibrant atmosphere, and savor gourmet foods at Mercado de San Miguel. Discover the vibrant nightlife in the Malasaña district, enjoy a traditional flamenco show, or visit the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid. For cultural sights, visit the Prado Museum, the Royal Palace of Madrid, and Retiro Park. Don't miss Plaza Mayor and the lively Gran Vía for shopping and theaters.
For a well-rounded experience in Madrid, plan to spend at least 3 to 4 days. This allows time to explore major attractions like the Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and enjoy the local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
Yes, you can take the train from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid.
Since both Castelló de la Plana and Madrid are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Madrid include Toledo, Segovia, Valladolid, Ávila, Cuenca.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Spain Pass and Interrail Spain Pass are valid on most trains within Spain, including RENFE regional, AVE high-speed, and other long-distance services. Some restrictions may apply for certain premium trains, so it is advisable to check specific train eligibility and reservation requirements in advance.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Madrid, the main safety concerns for travelers include pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, and on public transportation. Common scams involve distraction techniques, such as someone asking for signatures on petitions or offering friendship bracelets, to steal valuables. Travelers should also be cautious of unlicensed taxi drivers and always use official transport services. Staying vigilant in busy tourist spots and keeping belongings secure helps minimize risks.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid

Most Castelló de la Plana to Madrid trains use the Castellón De La Plana to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Use this guide to compare Castelló de la Plana and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Castelló de la Plana
Arrival train stations in Madrid

Which Castelló de la Plana station do trains to Madrid leave from?

Trains from Castelló de la Plana to Madrid leave from Castellón De La Plana. The station is 1 miles (2 km) from Castelló de la Plana city centre at Carrer del Pintor Oliet, 2, 12006 Castelló de la Plana, Castelló, Spain.
Castellón De La PlanaCarrer del Pintor Oliet, 2, 12006 Castelló de la Plana, Castelló, SpainAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Castellón De La Plana from Castelló de la Plana city centre

Castellón De La Plana is 1 km from Castelló de la Plana city centre. Public transport options include:

BusL8, L9 · 4m · every ~6 min

Castellón De La Plana train station facilities and services

Castellón De La Plana has practical services for this route, including Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Castellón De La Plana. Information desks are available at Castellón De La Plana.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Castellón De La Plana: WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Castellón De La Plana: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Castellón De La Plana.

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