How to travel from Madrid to Cádiz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Cádiz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cádiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a flight costs an average of €185.

Distance: 487 km

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€24

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Cheapest

€42

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€185

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€105

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 7m

Average total duration

4h 37m

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30m

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8h 45m

Average total duration

8h 15m

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30m

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3h 40m

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1h 40m

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6h 13m

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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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Secorbus

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Iberia

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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Cádiz

Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Cádiz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Cádiz is a train with an average price of €24.

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

A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average €42.

A train is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average €185.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Cádiz is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Cádiz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 7m.

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Cádiz including taking a bus, train, and flight.

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from Madrid to Cádiz

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

Our recommendation

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

  • SecorbusRF
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Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX5467
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Other options

  • SecorbusBASE
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  • IberiaIB59
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  • IberiaIB57
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  • IberiaIB605
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Cádiz

Travel to Cádiz 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 Cádiz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Cádiz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Cádiz is a train with an average price of €24.

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

A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average €42.

A train is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average €185.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Cádiz is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Cádiz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 7m.

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

The Madrid to Cádiz distance is approximately 487 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Cádiz is:
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cádiz 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 Madrid to Cádiz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Seville Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Cádiz station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Cádiz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Secorbus to go to Cádiz by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Cádiz by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Iberia Express, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Vueling, Air Europa to go to Cádiz by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Cádiz with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Secorbus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Iberia, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane, Air Europa.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Cádiz often also extend their vacation to go to Seville, Málaga, Jerez de la Frontera, Tarifa, Córdoba. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cádiz and these popular destinations at a great price.
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