How to travel from Madrid to Cádiz

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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 €30.

Distance: 487 km

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Flight

€53

Average price

€42

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Cheapest

€159

Average price

5h 54m

Average total duration

5h 24m

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30m

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7h 23m

Average total duration

6h 53m

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30m

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5h 14m

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2h 14m

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3h 0m

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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

iryo

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Secorbus

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Iberia Express

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from Madrid to Cádiz

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

SecorbusBASE
11:00AM8h20
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:20PMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses
341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Iberia ExpressIB1759
04:30PM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:45PMSeville Airport
321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Iberia ExpressIB1755
11:35AM1h10
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:45PMSeville Airport
1111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe ALVIA02164
04:05PM4h22
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
08:27PMCádiz station
501One-way
0 transfers
Renfe ALVIA02124
12:05PM4h36
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
04:41PMCádiz station
581One-way
0 transfers
iryo06014+Renfe (13)13035
05:00PM5h28
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10:28PMCádiz station
471One-way
1 transfer
SecorbusBASE
03:00PM8h15
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
11:15PMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses
421One-way
0 transfers
SecorbusBASE
11:59PM7h56
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:55AMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses
421One-way
0 transfers
SecorbusBASE
11:15PM8h40
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1
07:55AMCádiz, Estación de Autobuses
421One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1093+Renfe (13)35083
03:45PM4h12
Madrid Barajas Airport
07:57PMCádiz station
1561One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB1093+Renfe (13)13083
03:45PM4h12
Madrid Barajas Airport
07:57PMCádiz station
1561One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB1093+Renfe (13)13073
03:45PM8h13
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:58PMCádiz station
1561One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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

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

A train is €15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cádiz costing on average €30.

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

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Cádiz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Cádiz take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 22m.

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

The Madrid to Cádiz distance is approximately 487 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Cádiz is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cádiz 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 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, BlaBlaCar, Socibus, Samar to go to Cádiz by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, iryo, AVE, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Cádiz by train.
  • Travel with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines to go to Cádiz by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Cádiz 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 Madrid to Cádiz often also extend their vacation to go to Seville, Málaga, Tarifa, Conil de la Frontera, Jerez de la Frontera. 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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