How to travel from Cádiz to Madrid

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Compare bus, train, 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 1h 45m. 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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€60

Average price

€43

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Cheapest

€137

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5h 5m

Average total duration

4h 35m

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30m

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7h 34m

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7h 4m

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4h 45m

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1h 45m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

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Iberia Express

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from Cádiz to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

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

SecorbusBASE
09:20AM8h55
Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses
06:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
421One-way
0 transfers

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SecorbusBASE
09:20AM8h55
Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses
06:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
421One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Royal Air MarocAT925 · AT970
01:10PM4h55
Seville Airport
06:05PMMadrid Barajas Airport
6181One-way
1 transfer

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SecorbusBASE
01:45PM8h45
Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses
10:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
421One-way
0 transfers
SecorbusBASE
11:25PM7h35
Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses
07:00AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
421One-way
0 transfers
SecorbusRF
09:25PM8h25
Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses
05:50AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
421One-way
0 transfers
Royal Air MarocAT925 · AT5303
01:10PM7h30
Seville Airport
08:40PMMadrid Barajas Airport
7071One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cádiz to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Cádiz to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cádiz and Madrid including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cádiz to Madrid is a train with an average price of €15.

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

A train is €7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cádiz to Madrid costing on average €22.

A train is €18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cádiz to Madrid costing on average €33.

The fastest way to travel from Cádiz to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 18m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The Cádiz to Madrid distance is approximately 487 km.
The average frequency per day from Cádiz to Madrid is:
  • 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 Cádiz and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cádiz to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Seville Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cádiz station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
  • Buses mostly depart from Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cádiz to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with iryo, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Intercity, Renfe AVLO, Renfe (13), Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cádiz to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum .
Omio customers who travel from Cádiz to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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