How to travel from Madrid to Guadalajara

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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Guadalajara

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Guadalajara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €5.

Distance: 31 miles (51 km)

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€6

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1h 11m

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41m

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from Madrid to Guadalajara

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

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

AlsaNormal
10:53AM0h32
Madrid, C. de Lola Flores (Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport)
11:25AMGuadalajara, Estación de Autobuses
$51One-way
0 transfers

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10:53AM0h32
Madrid, C. de Lola Flores (Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport)
11:25AMGuadalajara, Estación de Autobuses
$51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

AVE02861
07:00PM0h28
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
07:28PMGuadalajara-Yebes
$631One-way
0 transfers

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CercaníasC2:21612
10:51AM1h02
Atocha-Cercanías
11:53AMGuadalajara station
$81One-way
0 transfers
CercaníasC2:21530
10:22AM1h02
Atocha-Cercanías
11:24AMGuadalajara station
$81One-way
0 transfers
CercaníasC2:21530
10:08AM1h16
Madrid Chamartín
11:24AMGuadalajara station
$81One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:45AM0h40
Madrid, Poligono de las Mercedes
11:25AMGuadalajara, Estación de Autobuses
$51One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:39AM0h46
Madrid, Área Intermodal de Canillejas
11:25AMGuadalajara, Estación de Autobuses
$51One-way
0 transfers
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10:35AM0h50
Madrid, Av. de América (Puente de CEA)
11:25AMGuadalajara, Estación de Autobuses
$51One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Guadalajara

Travel to Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Guadalajara including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Guadalajara is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Guadalajara costing on average $7 (€5).

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

Other travel options to Guadalajara take longer:

Bus takes on average 32m.

The distance from Madrid to Guadalajara is approximately 31 miles (51 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Guadalajara is:
  • Around 217 buses per day.
  • Around 59 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara:
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Guadalajara, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Guadalajara station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Guadalajara, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Cercanías, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity to go to Guadalajara by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Guadalajara by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Guadalajara with the following travel companies:
  • 38 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Cercanías, Renfe AVLO.
  • 217 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Guadalajara often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Siguenza, Zaragoza, Brihuega, Valencia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Guadalajara and these popular destinations at a great price.
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