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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Maria de la Alameda to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Maria de la Alameda to Madrid will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Santa Maria de la Alameda for Madrid on Mon, Jul 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 27 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jul 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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 Santa Maria de la Alameda to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m 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 Santa Maria de la Alameda to Madrid:
A bus is $0.57 (€0.57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Maria de la Alameda to Madrid costing on average $7 (€7).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
The journey is about 13m faster (1h 6m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly $4 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€7) vs $11 (€11)). 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 Renfe MD, Renfe.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Maria de la Alameda to Madrid trains for today, Sunday, July 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17102 | 1:51 PM Santa María de la Alameda | 1h14 | 3:05 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
17154 | Delayed 1:54 PM 3:54 PMSanta María de la Alameda | 1h12 | 5:06 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
18004 | On time 4:28 PM Santa María de la Alameda | 1h01 | 5:29 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
18006 | 7:36 PM Santa María de la Alameda | 1h05 | 8:41 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
18014 | Delayed 8:44 PM Santa María de la Alameda | 0h58 | 7:42 PM 7:42 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
18008 | On time 10:31 PM Santa María de la Alameda | 1h09 | 11:40 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, July 27 | |||||
![]() | 5:36 AM Santa Maria de la Alameda | 1h49 | 7:25 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Santa Maria de la Alameda to Madrid run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€6) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Maria de la Alameda 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.

Most Santa Maria de la Alameda to Madrid trains use the Santa María de la Alameda-Peguerinos to Madrid Príncipe Pío station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Use this guide to compare Santa Maria de la Alameda and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santa María de la Alameda-Peguerinos is 3 km from Santa Maria de la Alameda city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa María de la Alameda-Peguerinos has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Santa María de la Alameda-Peguerinos.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa María de la Alameda-Peguerinos.
Madrid Príncipe Pío is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Príncipe Pío 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Casa Mingo, Café de Oriente, Noodles King
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Príncipe Pío, Acta Madfor Hotel, Hotel Exe Moncloa.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including 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 options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid Recoletos is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Recoletos has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Recoletos.
ATMs are available at Madrid Recoletos.
Available at Madrid Recoletos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Recoletos: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Recoletos.
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