How to travel from Cádiz to Madrid

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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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€61

Average price

€41

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Cheapest

€188

Average price

4h 59m

Average total duration

4h 29m

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30m

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6h 21m

Average total duration

5h 51m

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6h 27m

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3h 27m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

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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

flight

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

  • Air EuropaUX5054
    9:15 PM1h05
    Seville Airport
    10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Air EuropaUX5054
    9:15 PM1h05
    Seville Airport
    10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX5054
    9:15 PM1h05
    Seville Airport
    10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe MD13017+iryo06217
    5:24 PM5h48
    Cádiz station
    11:12 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe MD13015+iryo06217
    3:40 PM7h32
    Cádiz station
    11:12 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe MD13013+iryo06217
    2:40 PM8h32
    Cádiz station
    11:12 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • SecorbusBASE
    10:50 PM8h05
    Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses
    6:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    431One-way
    0 transfers
  • SecorbusBASE
    9:25 PM8h25
    Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses
    5:50 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    431One-way
    0 transfers
  • SecorbusBASE
    1:45 PM8h45
    Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses
    10:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    431One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1076
    9:45 PM1h05
    Seville Airport
    10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    421One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1074
    7:20 PM1h05
    Seville Airport
    8:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX5052
    11:20 AM1h05
    Seville Airport
    12:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    591One-way
    0 transfers

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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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cádiz to Madrid is a bus with an average price of €41.

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

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cádiz to Madrid costing on average €61.

A bus is €148 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cádiz to Madrid costing on average €188.

The fastest way to travel from Cádiz to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 29m.

Bus takes on average 5h 51m.

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 train, bus, 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, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with iryo, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling 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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