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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Alcalá de Henares
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Alcalá de Henares among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, while a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€4 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg 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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Tickets start at around €4 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 57m versus 36m 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 Madrid to Alcalá de Henares by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Alcalá de Henares is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C2:35980
6:38 AM 0h34 Madrid Chamartín 7:12 AM Alcalá de Henares station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C2:35980
6:38 AM 0h34 Madrid Chamartín 7:12 AM Alcalá de Henares station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C2:35980
6:38 AM 0h34 Madrid Chamartín 7:12 AM Alcalá de Henares station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C2:20990
7:47 PM 0h34 Madrid Chamartín 8:21 PM Alcalá de Henares station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers - C2:35988
6:16 PM 0h34 Madrid Chamartín 6:50 PM Alcalá de Henares station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers - C2:35982
7:53 AM 0h34 Madrid Chamartín 8:27 AM Alcalá de Henares station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 890 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Alcalá de Henares as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Atocha-Cercanías and arrive in Alcalá de Henares station.
- Travel with Cercanías to go to Alcalá de Henares by train.
- 195 direct trains per day with Cercanías.
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