There are 7 ways to get from Cádiz to Madrid by train, bus, rideshare, car, plane or shuttle
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 4m
35€ - 50€
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 7h 2m
24€ - 50€
5 alternative options
Bus • 8h 50m
28€ - 70€
Drive • 6h 12m
65€ - 100€
Train to Jerez, fly • 3h 50m
Train to Sevilla, fly • 4h 54m
44€ - 520€
Shuttle to Malaga, fly • 6h 16m
78€ - 778€
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The cheapest way to get from Cádiz to Madrid is to rideshare which costs 24€ - 50€ and takes 7h 2m.
The quickest way to get from Cádiz to Madrid is to train which costs 35€ - 50€ and takes 4h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cadiz and arriving at Madrid, Estacion Sur. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cadiz and arriving at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
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 4h 4m and costs 35€ - 50€.
The train from Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.
Cádiz to Madrid bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Cadiz station.
Cádiz to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cadiz station.
The best way to get from Cádiz to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs 35€ - 50€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 28€ - 70€ and takes 8h 50m.
- Distance: 487.6 km
- Duration: 4h 4m
What companies run services between Cádiz, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha once daily. Tickets cost 35€ - 50€ and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Socibus operates a bus from Cadiz to Madrid, Estacion Sur 5 times a day. Tickets cost 28€ - 40€ and the journey takes 8h 50m. ALSA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Jerez to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 320€
Flights from Sevilla to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 390€
Flights from Malaga to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 420€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Sevilla to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 290€
Flights from Malaga to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 320€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cadiz to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 17€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
This regional commuter train system (also known as Cercanías) connects Barcelona with Catalonia and the Barcelona metropolitan area, including popular destinations like Sitges and the Costa Brava. The network of routes mostly runs overground and connects to many Barcelona metro and bus stations. Trains run frequently, and tickets can be bought at station ticket machines on the day of travel. Two children per adult (up to 6 years) can travel for free. If you’re arriving or departing Barcelona on a domestic AVE or long-distance train, check your ticket for a 5-digit Combinado Cercanias code, which is redeemable for a free local ticket from the ticket machines.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cádiz to Aeropuerto De Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 902 22 92 92
- comunicacion@socibus.es?__xts__=
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Cadiz to Madrid, Estacion Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 40€
- Schedules at
- socibusventas.es
- Book at
- socibusventas.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. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are 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
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 70€
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Cádiz to Malaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 330€
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 37€ - 41€
- Private
- 180€ - 330€
- Private w/ cancellation
- 293€
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cádiz to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 50€
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Jerez Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Cádiz to Madrid bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Madrid, Estacion Sur station.
Cádiz to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cádiz to Madrid is 648 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Cádiz to Madrid.
Iberia offers flights from Jerez Airport to Madrid Airport.
Book your Cádiz to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Cádiz to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
There are 4056+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Cádiz to Malaga Airport is to shuttle which takes 3h 15m and costs 35€ - 330€.