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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cádiz to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cádiz to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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$75 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg 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 Cádiz to Madrid:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cádiz to Madrid costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $183 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cádiz to Madrid costing on average $233 (€188).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Cádiz to Madrid
How to get from Cádiz to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cádiz to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE1:45 PM8h45Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses10:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
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BASE1:45 PM8h45Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses10:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB10769:45 PM1h05Seville Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
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062174:45 PM6h20Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses11:05 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$561One-way1 transfer
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062173:30 PM7h35Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses11:05 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$561One-way1 transfer
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0621711:30 AM11h35Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses11:05 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$561One-way1 transfer
BASE9:25 PM8h25Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses5:50 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$531One-way0 transfers
BASE9:20 AM8h55Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses6:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$531One-way0 transfers
BASE9:25 PM9h15Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses6:40 AMMadrid$531One-way0 transfers
IB10709:15 AM1h10Seville Airport10:25 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$4481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cádiz to Madrid:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cádiz to Madrid costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $183 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cádiz to Madrid costing on average $233 (€188).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cádiz and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Seville Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cádiz station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with iryo, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 7 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
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