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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.








Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1h 3m
Average duration
1h 14m
Trains per day
8
Distance
92 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villacanas to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Villacanas to Madrid:
A bus is $1 (€0.95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villacanas to Madrid costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 16m by train vs 1h 17m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $28 (€23)). 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, Renfe Viajeros.
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 Villacanas to Madrid trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18047 | On time 5:40 AM Villacañas | 1h16 | 6:56 AM Atocha-Cercanías | 0 transfersDirect | |
18041 | On time 7:34 AM Villacañas | 1h17 | 8:51 AM Atocha-Cercanías | 0 transfersDirect | |
18031 | Delayed 9:00 AM Villacañas | 1h13 | 8:13 AM 8:13 AMAtocha-Cercanías | 0 transfersDirect | |
18033 | On time 11:10 AM Villacañas | 1h03 | 12:13 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 0 transfersDirect | |
18171 | 2:14 PM Villacañas | 1h13 | 3:27 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 0 transfersDirect | |
17041 | Delayed 2:06 PM 4:06 PMVillacañas | 1h17 | 5:23 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 0 transfersDirect | |
18035 | On time 5:59 PM Villacañas | 1h10 | 7:09 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 0 transfersDirect | |
18043 | Delayed 5:06 PM 7:06 PMVillacañas | 1h20 | 6:26 PM 6:26 PMAtocha-Cercanías | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Villacanas to Madrid run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 9:42 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Most Villacanas to Madrid trains use the Villacañas to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Use this guide to compare Villacanas and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Villacañas has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and Ticket Office.
ATMs are available at Villacañas.
Ticket office support is available at Villacañas.
Available at Villacañas: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villacañas.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
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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.
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