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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rota to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$96

Average price

$96

Fastest journey

4 h 8 m

Average duration

4 h 8 m

Trains per day

Distance

481 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rota to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rota to Madrid will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Rota for Madrid on Thu, Jul 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 481 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .

On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 4 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.

05:36PM4h08

Rota

09:44PMMadrid

$961One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare flight and train for Rota to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rota to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €21.

Distance: 298 miles (480 km)

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Most popular Train	Flight
€40 Average price Cheapest	€138 Average price
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rota to Madrid

Spain

Trains from Rota to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

298 miles (480 km)

Average train duration

4h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

$22 (€18)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

4h 6m

First train

06:30

Last train

19:05

Price information

Train companies: Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe ALVIA from Rota to Madrid trains

Find the best trains from Rota to Madrid with Omio's travel partners Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe ALVIA from $57 (€45). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.

Renfe Alvia are high-speed trains with top speeds of up to 250km/h operated by Renfe, Spain’s national railway company. Alvia trains cover most cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza and Cadiz. They are somewhat slower than Renfe AVE and AVLO (high-speed and low cost) but cover more destinations and are a comfortable and effective way of travelling around Spain. Alvia trains have two seat classes – Estándar and Confort. Top routes for Renfe Alvia include Barcelona to Pamplona, Madrid to Cádiz and Alicante to Gijón.

Rota to Madrid train information with Renfe ALVIA:

Average Duration: 3 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: $57

FAQs: Trains from Rota to Madrid

FAQs: Travel by train from Rota to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rota to Madrid.

Cheap train tickets from Rota to Madrid can start from as little as $38 (€30) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Rota to Madrid is $80 (€64); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Rota to Madrid train travel time is 3 h 57 min for the 298 mile (480 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Rota to Madrid leaves at 6: 19 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Rota to Madrid leaves at 7: 07 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Rota to Madrid which require at least one change with Renfe ALVIA. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Rota to Madrid train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Renfe ALVIA. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Rota to Madrid to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 07 PM.

A trip to Madrid from Rota is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 57 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Rota to Madrid is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Madrid from Rota including taking a train or flight.