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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€52 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €151 Average price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m 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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How to get from Cádiz to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cádiz to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE1:45 PM8h45Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses10:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
BASE1:45 PM8h45Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses10:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB17606:20 PM1h05Seville Airport7:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€771One-way0 transfers
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0614710:50 AM5h47Cádiz station4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€911One-way1 transfer
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061278:40 AM6h22Cádiz station3:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€911One-way1 transfer
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061278:45 AM6h17Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses3:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€931One-way1 transfer
BASE9:20 AM8h55Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses6:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€831One-way0 transfers
BASE9:25 PM8h25Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses5:50 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€831One-way0 transfers
BASE9:25 PM9h15Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses6:40 AMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1€831One-way0 transfers
IB17529:15 AM1h10Seville Airport10:25 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€771One-way0 transfers
IB17561:25 PM1h10Seville Airport2:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€1011One-way0 transfers
IB10769:45 PM1h05Seville Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€811One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Cádiz to Madrid
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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.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with iryo, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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