There are 7 ways to get from Cádiz to Madrid by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4 h 4 min
$70 - $90
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 7 h 2 min
$28 - $60
5 alternative options
Bus • 8 h 5 min
$30 - $65
Drive • 6 h 12 min
$75 - $110
Train to Jerez, fly • 3 h 46 min
$77 - $381
Train to Sevilla, fly • 4 h 33 min
$52 - $257
Fly from Malaga • 6 h 12 min
$82 - $630
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cádiz to Madrid is to rideshare which costs 24€ - 55€ and takes 7 h 2 min.
The quickest way to get from Cádiz to Madrid is to train and fly which costs 65€ - 330€ and takes 3 h 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cadiz and arriving at Madrid. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 h 5 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cadiz and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 h 4 min.
The distance between Cádiz and Madrid is 488 km. The road distance is 647.8 km.
The best way to get from Cádiz to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4 h 4 min and costs 60€ - 75€.
The train from Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha takes 4 h 4 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Cádiz to Madrid bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Cadiz station.
Cádiz to Madrid train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), depart from Cadiz station.
The best way to get from Cádiz to Madrid is to train which takes 4 h 4 min and costs 60€ - 75€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 27€ - 55€ and takes 8 h 5 min, you could also fly, which costs 65€ - 550€ and takes 6 h 12 min.
- Distance: 304.7 miles
- Duration: 4 h 4 min
What companies run services between Cádiz, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Spanish Railways (RENFE) operates a train from Cádiz to Madrid every 3 hours. Tickets cost $70 - $90 and the journey takes 4 h 4 min. Alternatively, Socibus operates a bus from Cádiz to Madrid every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30 - $45 and the journey takes 8 h 5 min. ALSA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Jerez to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 11 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
Flights from Sevilla to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 6 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $290
Flights from Sevilla to Madrid via Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $30 - $290
Flights from Malaga to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $420
Flights from Malaga to Madrid via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 25 min
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90 - $600
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Malaga to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $320
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Malaga to Madrid via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 25 min
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90 - $600
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70 - $90
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cádiz to Aeropuerto de Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4 - $17
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cadiz to Sevilla Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18 - $29
- Website
- renfe.com
- Website
- socibus.es
Bus from Cadiz to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Schedules at
- socibus.es
- Book at
- compra.socibus.es
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi so you’re never bored on your journey. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. Flexibility is another highlight of an ALSA journey, with three types of tickets on offer - Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass, along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Cadiz to Madrid Estacion Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- alsa.com
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cádiz to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 2 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28 - $60
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Jerez Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 10 min.
Cádiz to Madrid bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Madrid station.
Cádiz to Madrid train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cádiz to Madrid is 648 km. It takes approximately 6 h 12 min to drive from Cádiz to Madrid.
Iberia offers flights from Jerez Airport to Madrid Airport.
Book your Cádiz to Madrid train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Cádiz to Madrid bus tickets online with Busbud.
There are 3683+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $52 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cádiz and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Cádiz to Malaga Airport is to shuttle which takes 3 h 15 min and costs 35€ - 330€.