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Compare train and bus for Alcalá de Henares to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, while a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€3 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around €3 compared to roughly €5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 59m versus 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C2:359735:28 AM0h34Alcalá de Henares station6:02 AMMadrid Chamartín€31One-way0 transfers
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C2:359735:28 AM0h34Alcalá de Henares station6:02 AMMadrid Chamartín€31One-way0 transfers
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C2:359735:28 AM0h34Alcalá de Henares station6:02 AMMadrid Chamartín€31One-way0 transfers
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C2:359899:26 PM0h34Alcalá de Henares station10:00 PMMadrid Chamartín€31One-way0 transfers
C2:359816:56 AM0h34Alcalá de Henares station7:30 AMMadrid Chamartín€31One-way0 transfers
C2:359838:04 AM0h34Alcalá de Henares station8:38 AMMadrid Chamartín€31One-way0 transfers
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- Around 271 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alcalá de Henares and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alcalá de Henares station and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Travel with Cercanías to go to Madrid by train.
- 190 direct trains per day with Cercanías.
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