The cheapest and fastest trains from Cádiz to Madrid
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€56
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cádiz to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cádiz to Madrid will cost around €56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 40 trains that leave Cádiz for Madrid on Thu, Jun 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 487 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 5 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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0614710:50 AM5h47Cádiz station4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€391One-way1 transfer
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061479:40 AM6h57Cádiz station4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€391One-way1 transfer
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061478:40 AM7h57Cádiz station4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€391One-way1 transfer
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061475:40 AM10h57Cádiz station4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€391One-way1 transfer
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061475:40 AM10h57Cádiz station4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€391One-way1 transfer
021756:10 PM4h26Cádiz station10:36 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€1061One-way0 transfers
020756:35 AM4h32Cádiz station11:07 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€901One-way0 transfers
021351:30 PM4h33Cádiz station6:03 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€1251One-way0 transfers
021654:15 PM4h39Cádiz station8:54 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€1151One-way0 transfers
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061279:40 AM5h22Cádiz station3:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€471One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cádiz to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cádiz to Madrid 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 3h 27m. 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 €22.
Distance: 487 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€61 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €188 Average price |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m 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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Live departures
Cádiz to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Cádiz to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35001+ 06127 | Delayed 5:40 AM Cádiz station | 9h22 | 1:02 PM 1:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
35001+ 06147 | Delayed 5:40 AM Cádiz station | 10h57 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13001+ 06147 | Delayed 5:40 AM Cádiz station | 10h57 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02075 | On time 6:35 AM Cádiz station | 4h32 | 11:07 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02075+ 06127 | Delayed 6:35 AM Cádiz station | 8h27 | 1:02 PM 1:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02075+ 06147 | Delayed 6:35 AM Cádiz station | 10h02 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13003+ 06147 | Delayed 6:45 AM Cádiz station | 9h52 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13003+ 06127 | Delayed 6:45 AM Cádiz station | 8h17 | 1:02 PM 1:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13003+ 06015 | On time 6:45 AM Cádiz station | 12h19 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06127 | Delayed 7:00 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 8h02 | 1:02 PM 1:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 7:00 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 12h04 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06147 | Delayed 7:00 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 9h37 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13005+ 06127 | Delayed 8:40 AM Cádiz station | 6h22 | 1:02 PM 1:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13005+ 06147 | Delayed 8:40 AM Cádiz station | 7h57 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13005+ 06015 | On time 8:40 AM Cádiz station | 10h24 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 8:45 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 10h19 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06147 | Delayed 8:45 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 7h52 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06127 | Delayed 8:45 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 6h17 | 1:02 PM 1:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13007+ 06015 | On time 9:40 AM Cádiz station | 9h24 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13007+ 06127 | Delayed 9:40 AM Cádiz station | 5h22 | 1:02 PM 1:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13007+ 06147 | Delayed 9:40 AM Cádiz station | 6h57 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13009+ 06015 | On time 10:50 AM Cádiz station | 8h14 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13009+ 06147 | Delayed 10:50 AM Cádiz station | 5h47 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13009+ 06217 | On time 10:50 AM Cádiz station | 12h22 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06217 | 11:30 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 11h42 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 11:30 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 7h34 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13011+ 06217 | On time 12:40 PM Cádiz station | 10h32 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13011+ 06015 | On time 12:40 PM Cádiz station | 6h24 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02135 | 1:30 PM Cádiz station | 4h33 | 6:03 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02135+ 06015 | 1:30 PM Cádiz station | 5h34 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13393+ 06217 | 1:40 PM Cádiz station | 9h32 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13393+ 06015 | 1:40 PM Cádiz station | 5h24 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13013+ 06217 | On time 2:40 PM Cádiz station | 8h32 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06217 | 3:30 PM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 7h42 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13015+ 06217 | On time 3:40 PM Cádiz station | 7h32 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02165 | 4:15 PM Cádiz station | 4h39 | 8:54 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02165+ 06217 | On time 4:15 PM Cádiz station | 6h57 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06217 | 4:45 PM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 6h27 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
13017+ 06217 | 5:24 PM Cádiz station | 5h48 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02175 | 6:10 PM Cádiz station | 4h26 | 10:36 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Cádiz to Madrid
Trains from Cádiz to Madrid run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 487 km distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 487 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 7:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Cádiz to Madrid
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cádiz to Madrid
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 23:30
- Station cafeteria
- The station is fully accessible, including adapted platforms and assistance for people with disabilities.
- Spanish Galleon Lodge
- Hotel de Francia y París
- Dormos Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 23:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Cercanias lines: C1
- Regional bus lines: Avanza L-501, L-518, L-530
- City bus lines: 5, M036, M040, M041, M060, M061, M062, M960, M961, M967
- Train lines: Alvia, Media Distancia
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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