How to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real by train, bus or flight.
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.
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Distance | 99 miles (160 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $13 - $16 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $13 (€11) • 59 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $13 (€11) • 59 min | |
Popular travel companies | AUTOMNIBUS INTERURBANOS S. A. (AISA) or Renfe AVE |
Travel 99 miles (160 km) by bus or train from Madrid to Ciudad Real. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 59 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $13 (€11). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are AUTOMNIBUS INTERURBANOS S. A. (AISA) or Renfe AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Madrid to Ciudad Real.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $17 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Renfe is Spain’s national travel company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These travel types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter travel and Trenhotel night travel.
You can get from Madrid to Ciudad Real 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Ciudad Real is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ciudad Real:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $16 (€14) from Madrid to Ciudad Real.
The fastest way to get to Ciudad Real from Madrid is by train with an average travel time of 59 min.
Other travel options to Ciudad Real take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 10 min.
The distance is approximately 99 miles (160 km) from Madrid to Ciudad Real.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Ciudad Real is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Ciudad Real as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Ciudad Real:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Ciudad Real with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ciudad Real as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Ciudad Real.
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