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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cáceres to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cáceres to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $107 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cáceres to Madrid:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cáceres to Madrid costing on average $49 (€40).
A train is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cáceres to Madrid costing on average $107 (€86).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $61 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 3h 28m versus 3h 1m 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 Cáceres to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cáceres to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
002917:17 AM3h29Cáceres station10:46 AMAtocha-Cercanías$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
002917:17 AM3h29Cáceres station10:46 AMAtocha-Cercanías$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB23337:45 PM1h15Badajoz Airport9:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1221One-way0 transfers
Other options
170261:50 PM3h43Cáceres station5:33 PMAtocha-Cercanías$351One-way0 transfers
170216:10 AM4h07Cáceres station10:17 AMAtocha-Cercanías$351One-way0 transfers
002957:00 PM3h17Cáceres station10:17 PMAtocha-Cercanías$371One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.6:15 PM4h00Cáceres10:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$461One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.10:15 AM4h15Cáceres2:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$461One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.6:00 AM4h45Cáceres10:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$461One-way0 transfers
IB23319:20 AM1h15Badajoz Airport10:35 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cáceres to Madrid:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cáceres to Madrid costing on average $49 (€40).
A train is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cáceres to Madrid costing on average $107 (€86).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cáceres and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Badajoz Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cáceres station and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Buses mostly depart from Cáceres and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Avanza, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 8 direct buses per day with Avanza, BlaBlaCar.
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