How to travel from Madrid to Cádiz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Cádiz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cádiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $38.

Distance: 302 miles (487 km)

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$69

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$52

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$187

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5h 50m

Average total duration

5h 20m

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7h 23m

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6h 53m

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5h 14m

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2h 14m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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Iberia Express

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from Madrid to Cádiz

How to get from Madrid to Cádiz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Madrid to Cádiz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Renfe ALVIA02104
10:05AM4h37
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
02:42PMCádiz station
$411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe ALVIA02104
10:05AM4h37
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
02:42PMCádiz station
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Iberia ExpressIB1755
11:35AM1h10
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:45PMSeville Airport
$2491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe ALVIA02074
07:05AM4h38
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
11:43AMCádiz station
$411One-way
0 transfers
iryo06076+Renfe (13)13079
07:54AM4h55
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
12:49PMCádiz station
$531One-way
1 transfer
iryo06106+Renfe (13)13010
10:30AM5h57
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
04:27PMCádiz station
$541One-way
1 transfer
SecorbusBASE
11:00AM8h20
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:20PMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses
$531One-way
0 transfers
SecorbusBASE
03:00PM8h15
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
11:15PMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses
$531One-way
0 transfers
SecorbusBASE
11:59PM7h56
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:55AMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses
$531One-way
0 transfers
Iberia ExpressIB1751
07:20AM1h10
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:30AMSeville Airport
$2491One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1007 · VY2216
10:55AM5h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
04:15PMSeville Airport
$2501One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1005 · VY2216
09:40AM6h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
04:15PMSeville Airport
$2821One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Madrid to Cádiz

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Madrid to Cádiz, 83,77% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Madrid to Cádiz and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Cádiz

Travel to Cádiz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Cádiz.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Cádiz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Cádiz is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cádiz:

A train is $19 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average $38 (€30).

A train is $23 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average $42 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Cádiz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Cádiz take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 22m.

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

The distance from Madrid to Cádiz is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Cádiz is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cádiz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Cádiz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Seville Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Cádiz station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Cádiz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, iryo, AVE, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Cádiz by train.
  • Travel with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines to go to Cádiz by flight.
  • Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus, Samar to go to Cádiz by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Cádiz with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Cádiz often also extend their vacation to go to Seville, Málaga, Tarifa, Conil de la Frontera, Jerez de la Frontera. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cádiz and these popular destinations at a great price.
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