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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 bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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$32 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
0810110:21 AM1h03Ciudad Real station11:24 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$371One-way0 transfers
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170412:35 PM2h48Ciudad Real station5:23 PMAtocha-Cercanías$361One-way0 transfers
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080818:22 AM1h02Ciudad Real station9:24 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$371One-way0 transfers
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0811112:21 PM1h03Ciudad Real station1:24 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$371One-way0 transfers
081513:21 PM1h03Ciudad Real station4:24 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$371One-way0 transfers
0207510:03 AM1h04Ciudad Real station11:07 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ciudad Real to Madrid:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ciudad Real to Madrid costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Aisa, Samar, Grupo Interbus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 20 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Aisa, Samar.
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