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Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
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 $7.
Of the 3 trains that leave Santa Maria de la Alameda for Madrid on Fri, May 29, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Fri, May 29 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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $13 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 $0.71 (€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 $8 (€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 $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€7) vs $13 (€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 tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:36 AM Santa Maria de la Alameda | 1h49 | 6:25 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:51 AM Santa Maria de la Alameda | 1h14 | 1:05 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:51 PM Santa Maria de la Alameda | 1h14 | 2:05 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $7 (€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 $7 (€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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Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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