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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 24
$30
Average ticket price on Sep 24
$44
Fastest journey on Sep 24
2 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
2 h 38 m
Trains on Sep 24
14
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Roda to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Roda to Madrid will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
On Thu, Sep 24, we found 14 trains from La Roda to Madrid, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 24 the direct trains cover the 188 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Thu, Sep 24 the slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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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05083Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Roda to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 La Roda to Madrid:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Roda to Madrid costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
The journey is about 2m faster (2h 8m by train vs 2h 10m by car) and roughly $37 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $49 (€40)). 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 Renfe MD, Renfe, SNCF OUIGO.
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 La Roda to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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18024+ 05093 | Delayed 6:09 AM 8:09 AMLa Roda De Albacete | 3h59 | 12:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
18024+ 05083 | Delayed 6:09 AM 8:09 AMLa Roda De Albacete | 2h59 | 11:08 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
18024+ 05817 | Delayed 6:09 AM 8:09 AMLa Roda De Albacete | 5h59 | 2:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
18081 · 18043 | Delayed 10:02 AM 12:02 PMLa Roda De Albacete | 8h40 | 8:42 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
18081+ 05143 | Delayed 10:02 AM 12:02 PMLa Roda De Albacete | 5h06 | 5:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
18040+ 05217 | Delayed 5:04 PM La Roda De Albacete | 6h34 | 9:38 PM 9:38 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
18043 | 5:58 PM La Roda De Albacete | 2h28 | 8:26 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 0 transfersDirect | |
18181+ 05217 | Delayed 6:30 PM La Roda De Albacete | 5h08 | 9:38 PM 9:38 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
18042+ 05217 | Delayed 6:59 PM 8:59 PMLa Roda De Albacete | 2h39 | 9:38 PM 9:38 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 24 | |||||
18041 | 6:23 AM La Roda De Albacete | 2h28 | 8:51 AM Atocha-Cercanías | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from La Roda to Madrid run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (188 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 116 miles (188 km) |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Roda 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 La Roda to Madrid trains use the La Roda De Albacete to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare La Roda and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Roda De Albacete is 2 km from La Roda city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
La Roda De Albacete has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at La Roda De Albacete.
ATMs are available at La Roda De Albacete.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Roda De Albacete.
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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