The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Guadarrama
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Guadarrama is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Guadarrama will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 5 trains that leave Madrid for Guadarrama on Mon, May 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 7 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.
9:40 PM1h31Madrid11:11 PMGuadarrama$71One-way0 transfers
5:08 AM1h34Madrid6:42 AMGuadarrama$71One-way0 transfers
4:23 AM1h49Madrid6:12 AMGuadarrama$71One-way0 transfers
4:08 AM1h34Madrid5:42 AMGuadarrama$71One-way0 transfers
11:06 PM7h08Madrid6:14 AMGuadarrama$81One-way0 transfers
9:40 PM1h31Madrid11:11 PMGuadarrama$71One-way0 transfers
5:08 AM1h34Madrid6:42 AMGuadarrama$71One-way0 transfers
4:08 AM1h34Madrid5:42 AMGuadarrama$71One-way0 transfers
4:23 AM1h49Madrid6:12 AMGuadarrama$71One-way0 transfers
11:06 PM7h08Madrid6:14 AMGuadarrama$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Madrid to Guadarrama
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Guadarrama among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Guadarrama:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Guadarrama costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Guadarrama take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 7m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Cercanías, Renfe.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Madrid to Guadarrama train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Guadarrama trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:08 AM Madrid | 1h34 | 5:42 AM Guadarrama | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:23 AM Madrid | 1h49 | 6:12 AM Guadarrama | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:08 AM Madrid | 1h34 | 6:42 AM Guadarrama | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Madrid to Guadarrama trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Cercanías?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Cercanías, but also compare tickets for the likes of Renfe to find the best option for your trip from Madrid to Guadarrama.
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- Official reseller: Cercanías tickets can only be bought on Omio or Cercanías's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Cercanías tickets. Rome2rio or Trainline do not sell Cercanías tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Madrid to Guadarrama.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Guadarrama
Trains from Madrid to Guadarrama run on average 357 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 357 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Cercanías, Renfe from Madrid to Guadarrama trainsCercanías, Renfe trains will get you between Madrid and Guadarrama from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Guadarrama
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Guadarrama 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 Guadarrama, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Guadarrama
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with special rates arranged by nearby hotels.
- Restaurant Casa Mingo
- Café de Oriente
- Noodles King
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.60
- Hotel Príncipe Pío
- Acta Madfor Hotel
- Hotel Exe Moncloa
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and Cercanías trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line 6, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
- Cercanías: Lines C1, C7, C10
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