- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hellín to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hellín to Madrid will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hellín for Madrid on Sun, Aug 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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.
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06775Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hellín to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hellín to Madrid:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hellín to Madrid costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 58m by train vs 3h 11m by car) and roughly $40 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 vs $65). 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 SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
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 Hellín to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06775 | Delayed 6:42 AM 8:42 AMAlbacete-Los Llanos | 1h41 | 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06535 | 1:50 PM Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h33 | 3:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hellín to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (273 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 6:15 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Most Hellín to Madrid trains use the Albacete-Los Llanos to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Hellín and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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