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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Cáceres
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cáceres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 $38, while a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $96 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m 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 Madrid to Cáceres
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Cáceres, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cáceres:
A train is $16 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Cáceres costing on average $54 (€45).
A train is $59 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cáceres costing on average $96 (€81).
Other travel options to Cáceres take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $61 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 3h 30m versus 2h 57m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Cáceres
How to get from Madrid to Cáceres by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Cáceres is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
170187:41 PM4h14Atocha-Cercanías11:55 PMCáceres station$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
170187:41 PM4h14Atocha-Cercanías11:55 PMCáceres station$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
001924:38 PM3h20Atocha-Cercanías7:58 PMCáceres station$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
001946:40 PM3h41Atocha-Cercanías10:21 PMCáceres station$421One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.8:30 PM3h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:25 AMCáceres$391One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.12:00 PM3h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:55 PMCáceres$391One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.5:30 PM4h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:40 PMCáceres$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cáceres:
A train is $16 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Cáceres costing on average $54 (€45).
A train is $59 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cáceres costing on average $96 (€81).
Other travel options to Cáceres take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cáceres as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Badajoz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Atocha-Cercanías and arrive in Cáceres station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Cáceres.
- Travel with Iberia, CitizenPlane to go to Cáceres by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Cáceres by train.
- Travel with Avanza, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Cáceres by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 7 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe.
- 4 direct buses per day with Avanza, Alsa.
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