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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
$24
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
2h 38m
Average duration
2h 40m
Trains per day
4
Distance
352 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Herrera to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Herrera to Madrid:
A train is $106 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Herrera to Madrid costing on average $153 (€126).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
The journey is about 1h 53m faster (2h 36m by train vs 4h 29m by car) and roughly $47 (€39) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($47 (€39) vs $94 (€78)). 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, Renfe AVLO.
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 Herrera to Madrid trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
02109 | Delayed 9:14 AM 11:14 AMPuente Genil-Herrera | 2h42 | 1:56 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02149 | Delayed 1:06 PM 3:06 PMPuente Genil-Herrera | 2h39 | 3:45 PM 3:45 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02197 | Delayed 5:13 PM 7:13 PMPuente Genil-Herrera | 2h40 | 7:53 PM 7:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02193 | 7:20 PM Puente Genil-Herrera | 2h38 | 9:58 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Herrera to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 219 miles (354 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 219 miles (354 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major 20th-century Spanish collections.
Major museum spanning Renaissance to modern art, complementing Prado and Reina Sofía with an accessible, broad collection.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, boating, monuments, and relaxed city breaks between museums.
Madrid’s best-known avenue for architecture, shopping, rooftops, theaters, and nonstop urban energy.
Central square and symbolic heart of Madrid, home to key landmarks and a constant flow of local life.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is one of the city’s most famous quick bites.
A hearty traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a rich paprika sauce. It is a historic tavern dish strongly linked to Madrid cuisine.
Historic restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian specialties. Traditional wood-fired cooking and a classic old-Madrid atmosphere make it one of the city’s landmark dining rooms.
Legendary Madrid restaurant best known for huevos rotos. Elegant but relaxed, it is a long-established favorite for classic Spanish cooking.
Traditional tavern celebrated for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. It offers a historic setting and one of the best-known versions of Madrid’s signature stew.
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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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid -> Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Herrera 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 Herrera to Madrid trains use the Puente Genil-Herrera to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Herrera and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Puente Genil-Herrera is 2 km from Herrera city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Puente Genil-Herrera has practical services for this route, including Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Puente Genil-Herrera. Information desks are available at Puente Genil-Herrera.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Puente Genil-Herrera.
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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