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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 €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 €33, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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€96 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €193 Average price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Cádiz: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Cádiz from Madrid is by taking a flight, which costs on average $34 (€31).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Cádiz:
Taking a flight costs $11 (€10) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $45 (€40) for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs $10 (€9) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $44 (€40).
The fastest way to get to Cádiz from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Cádiz take longer:
Getting to Cádiz by bus takes 7 h 40 min on average.
Train takes on average 4 h 24 min.
Cádiz is approximately 302 miles (487 km) away from Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Cádiz is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- 13 flights per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Cádiz from Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Cádiz:
- Buses from Madrid to Cádiz most often leave from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly leave from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and tend to arrive in Cádiz.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Cádiz:
- Travel with Secorbus or Samar for buses to Cádiz. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Secorbus Madrid to Cádiz tickets on Omio for $45 (€40).
- Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum or Vueling Airlines can take you to Cádiz by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Iberia Express from Madrid to Cádiz for $34 (€31).
- Travel with iryo, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Ouigo or Renfe Viajeros to go to Cádiz by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ouigo Madrid to Cádiz tickets on Omio for $38 (€34).
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Cádiz with the following travel companies:
- You can find 8 direct buses per day to Cádiz with Secorbus.
- You can find 5 direct flights per day to Cádiz with Iberia Express or Iberia.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Cádiz with Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Cádiz tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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