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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sahagun to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sahagun to Madrid will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sahagun for Madrid on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 25 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sahagun to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $265.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $345 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sahagun to Madrid:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sahagun to Madrid costing on average $50 (€41).
A train is $300 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sahagun to Madrid costing on average $345 (€282).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Sahagun to Madrid trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18002 | On time 7:22 AM Sahagún | 4h33 | 11:55 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
18002+ 05312 | On time 7:22 AM Sahagún | 4h30 | 11:52 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
18002+ 04072 | On time 7:22 AM Sahagún | 4h08 | 11:30 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
18002+ 04142 | On time 7:22 AM Sahagún | 10h48 | 6:10 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
18006 | On time 3:43 PM Sahagún | 4h58 | 8:41 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Sahagun to Madrid run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:59, the last at 19:54. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 6:59 AM |
Last train 7:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside major works by Dalí and Miró. Essential for modern and contemporary art lovers.
A major museum spanning European painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Its broad collection complements the Prado and Reina Sofía perfectly.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, and relaxing among monuments and formal gardens. A top city experience for nearly every visitor.
Madrid’s best-known avenue, lined with historic architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop views. Energetic by day and night, it is one of the city’s defining walks.
The symbolic heart of Madrid and a major meeting point, home to the Kilómetro Cero marker and famous public celebrations. Constantly busy and central.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a paprika-forward sauce. It is a historic tavern dish closely linked to Madrid cuisine.
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Historic traditional restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian classics. It offers an old-world atmosphere and is one of Madrid’s most iconic dining rooms.
Well-known classic restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and traditional Spanish cooking. It is a long-established spot with a lively, polished tavern feel.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés and 5-10% at restaurants for very good service. Tipping is appreciated, not required.
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