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Compare train and bus for Ciudad Real to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ciudad Real to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Ciudad Real to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 1h 12m sooner (1h 9m by train vs 2h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Ciudad Real to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ciudad Real to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 35071
7:15 AM 2h30 Ciudad Real station 9:45 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 35071
7:15 AM 2h30 Ciudad Real station 9:45 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 35071
7:15 AM 2h30 Ciudad Real station 9:45 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 35081
8:45 AM 2h30 Ciudad Real station 11:15 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - 35151
4:00 PM 2h30 Ciudad Real station 6:30 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - 35101
10:30 AM 2h30 Ciudad Real station 1:00 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ciudad Real and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ciudad Real station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD to go to Madrid by train.
- 19 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD.
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