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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 $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. 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 $37, while a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $84 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m 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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Compare ways to travel from Cáceres to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Cáceres to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cáceres to Madrid:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cáceres to Madrid costing on average $55 (€46).
A train is $47 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cáceres to Madrid costing on average $84 (€70).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $59 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 3h 29m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NORMAL.12:30 PM3h50Cáceres4:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NORMAL.12:30 PM3h50Cáceres4:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB23337:45 PM1h15Badajoz Airport9:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
Other options
002957:00 PM3h17Cáceres station10:17 PMAtocha-Cercanías$821One-way0 transfers
002999:48 AM3h22Cáceres station1:10 PMAtocha-Cercanías$821One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.3:00 PM4h15Cáceres7:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.9:00 AM5h00Cáceres2:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.2:00 PM5h10Cáceres7:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cáceres to Madrid:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cáceres to Madrid costing on average $55 (€46).
A train is $47 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cáceres to Madrid costing on average $84 (€70).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 Avanza, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, CitizenPlane to go to Madrid by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Avanza.
- 7 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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