The cheapest and fastest trains from Roses to Madrid
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
4 h 19 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
610 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Roses to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Roses to Madrid will cost around $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 3 trains that leave Roses for Madrid on Wed, May 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 13 the direct trains cover the 610 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 19 m .
On Wed, May 13 the slowest trains will take 4 h 42 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.
033025:28 AM4h24Figueres–Vilafant9:52 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$661One-way0 transfers
031925:35 PM4h42Figueres–Vilafant10:17 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$971One-way0 transfers
036626:18 AM4h19Figueres–Vilafant10:37 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2611One-way0 transfers
036626:18 AM4h19Figueres–Vilafant10:37 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2611One-way0 transfers
033025:28 AM4h24Figueres–Vilafant9:52 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$661One-way0 transfers
031925:35 PM4h42Figueres–Vilafant10:17 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$971One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Roses to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roses to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a bus costs an average of $104.
Distance: 379 miles (610 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m 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 Roses to Madrid:
A train is $73 (€58) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Roses to Madrid costing on average $166 (€133).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
The journey is about 3h 20m faster (3h 52m by train vs 7h 12m by car) and roughly $55 (€44) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($93 (€74) vs $148 (€119)). 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.
Live departures
Roses to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Roses to Madrid trains for today, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:33 PM Roses | 4h19 | 8:52 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Roses | 4h17 | 8:52 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 13 | |||||
03302 | 5:28 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 4h24 | 9:52 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03662 | 6:18 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 4h19 | 10:37 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs AVE?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for AVE, but also compare tickets for the likes of iryo, Renfe AVLO or SNCF OUIGO to find the best option for your trip from Roses to Madrid.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Roses to Madrid
Trains from Roses to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 379 miles (610 km) distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 379 miles (610 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 5:28 AM |
Last train 7:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO from Roses to Madrid trainsAVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO trains will get you between Roses and Madrid from $50 (€40). 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 Roses to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Roses 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Roses to Madrid
- 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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