There are 9 ways to get from Cádiz to Madrid by train, bus, night bus, rideshare, car, plane or shuttle
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 29m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 7h 2m
7 alternative options
Train via Seville • 4h 49m
Bus • 8h 35m
Night bus • 9h 35m
Drive • 6h 12m
Train to Jerez, fly • 3h 36m
Train to Sevilla, fly • 4h 51m
Shuttle to Malaga, fly • 5h 56m
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The cheapest way to get from Cádiz to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €25 - €55 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cádiz to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs €55 - €220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cadiz and arriving at Madrid Estacion Sur. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cadiz and arriving at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Cádiz and Madrid is 488 km. The road distance is 647.4 km.
The best way to get from Cádiz to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €35 - €50.
The train from Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha takes 4h 29m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Cádiz to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, 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 29m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 35m.
- Distance: 487.6 km
- Duration: 4h 29m
What companies run services between Cádiz, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Cadiz to Madrid Estacion Sur once daily. Tickets cost €45 - €70 and the journey takes 8h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Jerez to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €290
Flights from Sevilla to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €280
Flights from Malaga to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €290
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Malaga to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €230
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Malaga to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €170
- Website
- kuwaitairways.com
Flights from Malaga to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
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
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cadiz to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cadiz to La Parra
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €45 - €65
- Promo+
- €54 - €58
- Flexible
- €70 - €95
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
- alsa@alsa.es
- 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
- +34 915 304 417
- socibus@socibus.es
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Night bus from San Fernando Av. del Cid to Madrid South Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Socibus
- 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
- €25 - €55
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Jerez Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Cádiz to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, 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 647 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 834+ 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.