How to travel from Madrid to Ciudad Real

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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Ciudad Real

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ciudad Real among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 100 miles (161 km)

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$28

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$22

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$31

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1h 54m

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1h 24m

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2h 27m

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1h 57m

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2h 10m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Ciudad Real is a bus with an average price of $22 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ciudad Real:

A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Ciudad Real costing on average $28 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Ciudad Real is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Ciudad Real take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Ciudad Real including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real among Omio's users.

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from Madrid to Ciudad Real

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

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

  • Renfe MD18170
    1:11 PM2h38
    Atocha-Cercanías
    3:49 PMCiudad Real station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe MD18170
    1:11 PM2h38
    Atocha-Cercanías
    3:49 PMCiudad Real station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Renfe AVLO02096
    9:00 AM0h53
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:53 AMCiudad Real station
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe AVANT08170
    5:10 PM0h58
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    6:08 PMCiudad Real station
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe AVANT08260
    6:25 AM0h58
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    7:23 AMCiudad Real station
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe AVANT08180
    6:10 PM0h58
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    7:08 PMCiudad Real station
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Ciudad Real

Travel to Ciudad Real 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 Ciudad Real.

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There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Ciudad Real including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Ciudad Real is a bus with an average price of $22 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ciudad Real:

A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Ciudad Real costing on average $28 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Ciudad Real is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Ciudad Real take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 57m.

The distance from Madrid to Ciudad Real is approximately 100 miles (161 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Ciudad Real is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Ciudad Real:
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Ciudad Real station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Ciudad Real, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe AVANT, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ciudad Real by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Aisa, Samar, AISA to go to Ciudad Real by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Ciudad Real with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Aisa, AISA.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Ciudad Real often also extend their vacation to go to Toledo, Barcelona, Málaga, Valencia, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ciudad Real and these popular destinations at a great price.
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