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Compare bus, train, 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 $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 $41, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $320 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cádiz:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $268 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average $320 (€258).
Other travel options to Cádiz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Cádiz
How to get from Madrid to Cádiz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Cádiz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE11:00 AM8h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:20 PMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
BASE11:00 AM8h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:20 PMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB175511:35 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport12:45 PMSeville Airport$1731One-way0 transfers
Other options
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1301011:00 AM5h27Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:27 PMCádiz station$731One-way1 transfer
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1303211:00 AM6h30Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:30 PMCádiz station$731One-way1 transfer
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1301411:00 AM7h25Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:25 PMCádiz station$731One-way1 transfer
BASE11:59 PM7h56Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:55 AMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses$541One-way0 transfers
BASE3:00 PM8h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:15 PMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses$541One-way0 transfers
BASE11:15 PM8h40Madrid7:55 AMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses$541One-way0 transfers
AT973 · AT9241:35 PM23h40Madrid Barajas Airport1:15 PMSeville Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
AT971 · AT9248:10 PM17h05Madrid Barajas Airport1:15 PMSeville Airport$3701One-way1 transfer
IB10757:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:05 PMSeville Airport$4171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cádiz:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $268 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average $320 (€258).
Other travel options to Cádiz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Cádiz by flight.
- Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus, Samar to go to Cádiz by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, iryo, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Cádiz by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 7 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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