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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Sète
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
696 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Sète is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Sète will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
Of the 2 trains that leave Madrid for Sète on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 696 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 55 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.
10:50 AM6h55Madrid5:45 PMSète$1251One-way0 transfers- 12:15 PM6h30Madrid6:45 PMSète$1531One-way0 transfers
- 12:15 PM6h30Madrid6:45 PMSète$1531One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 AM6h55Madrid5:45 PMSète$1251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Sète
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Sète among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $232.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$189 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Sète:
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Sète costing on average $189 (€155).
A bus is $370 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Sète costing on average $414 (€339).
Other travel options to Sète take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 12m.
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
You'll arrive about 2h 27m sooner (6h 4m by train vs 8h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $189 (€155) compared to roughly $179 (€147) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with AVE.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Madrid to Sète train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Sète trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:50 AM Madrid | 6h55 | 5:45 PM Sète | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:15 PM Madrid | 6h30 | 6:45 PM Sète | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Sète
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Trains from Madrid to Sète run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $111 (€91) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 16:13. The fastest train covers the 432 miles (696 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 432 miles (696 km) |
Average train duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $111 (€91) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 30m |
First train 6:08 AM |
Last train 4:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros from Madrid to Sète trainsAVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Madrid and Sète from $35 (€29). 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 Sète
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Sète 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 Sète, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Sète
Most Madrid to Sète trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Sète train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Madrid station do trains to Sète leave from?
Getting to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from Madrid city centre
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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