The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Palma del Rio
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Palma del Rio is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Palma del Rio will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 2 trains that leave Madrid for Palma del Rio on Fri, Jun 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 331 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
4:55 AM1h44Madrid6:39 AMPalma del Rio$601One-way0 transfers
10:40 AM1h45Madrid12:25 PMPalma del Rio$651One-way0 transfers
4:55 AM1h44Madrid6:39 AMPalma del Rio$601One-way0 transfers
10:40 AM1h45Madrid12:25 PMPalma del Rio$651One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight and train for Madrid to Palma del Rio
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Palma del Rio among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Palma del Rio:
A train is $181 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Palma del Rio costing on average $230 (€190).
Other travel options to Palma del Rio take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
The journey is about 2h 58m faster (1h 46m by train vs 4h 44m by car) and roughly $40 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€41) vs $90 (€74)). 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 iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Madrid to Palma del Rio train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Palma del Rio trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 PM Madrid | 1h44 | 8:44 PM Palma del Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 26 | |||||
![]() | 4:55 AM Madrid | 1h44 | 6:39 AM Palma del Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Palma del Rio
Trains from Madrid to Palma del Rio run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 205 miles (331 km) distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 10:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: iryo, SNCF OUIGO from Madrid to Palma del Rio trainsiryo, SNCF OUIGO trains will get you between Madrid and Palma del Rio from $16 (€13). 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 Palma del Rio
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Palma del Rio 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 Palma del Rio, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Palma del Rio
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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