How to travel from Madrid to Gibraltar

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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Gibraltar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Gibraltar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 496 km

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from Madrid to Gibraltar

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

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

Renfe ALVIA09366
09:35AM5h40
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
03:15PMSan Roque station
561One-way
0 transfers

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Renfe ALVIA09366
09:35AM5h40
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
03:15PMSan Roque station
561One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Renfe ALVIA09366
09:35AM5h40
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
03:15PMSan Roque station
561One-way
0 transfers

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British AirwaysBA467 · BA496
07:25PM15h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:40AMGibraltar International North Front Airport
8391One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Gibraltar

Travel to Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar.

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There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Gibraltar including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Gibraltar is a train with an average price of €19.

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

A train is €26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Gibraltar costing on average €45.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Gibraltar is by train with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Gibraltar take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 5m.

The Madrid to Gibraltar distance is approximately 496 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Gibraltar is:
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Gibraltar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Gibraltar:
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in San Roque station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Gibraltar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA to go to Gibraltar by train.
  • Travel with Air Europa to go to Gibraltar by flight.
  • Travel with Interbus, Infobus to go to Gibraltar by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Gibraltar with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Interbus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Gibraltar often also extend their vacation to go to Málaga, Tangier, Seville, Torremolinos, Marbella. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gibraltar and these popular destinations at a great price.

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