There are 6 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 • 3 h 59 min
$70 - $90
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 7 h 2 min
$29 - $60
4 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 - $380
Train to Sevilla, fly • 4 h 33 min
$52 - $256
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cádiz to Madrid is to rideshare which costs 25€ - 55€ and takes 7 h 2 min.
The quickest way to get from Cádiz to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 3 h 46 min and costs 65€ - 330€.
The distance between Cádiz and Madrid is 488 km. The road distance is 648 km.
The train from Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha takes 3 h 59 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
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 four hours. The journey takes approximately 3 h 59 min.
What companies run services between Cádiz, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Spanish Railways (RENFE) operates a train from Cádiz to Madrid every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70 - $90 and the journey takes 3 h 59 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 5 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
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.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cádiz to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 2 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29 - $60
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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