There are 4 ways to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata by plane, train, bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata is to bus which costs €60 - €85 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata is to fly. Taking this option will cost €75 - €280 and takes 3h 25m.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Cabo de Gata is 430 km. The road distance is 610.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €65 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata, including transfers.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €90 and takes 7h, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 8h 43m.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Almeria Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata is 611 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata.
Iberia offers flights from Madrid Airport to Almeria Airport.
There are 27+ hotels available in Cabo de Gata. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 430.2 km
- Duration: 3h 25m
What companies run services between Madrid Atocha Station, Spain and Cabo de Gata, Andalusia, Spain?
Iberia flies from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata twice daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Almeria once daily. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €330
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 Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 902 22 72 72
- atencionaclientes@busbam.com
- Website
- busbam.com
Bus from Madrid to Almería
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €32
- Schedules at
- busbam.com
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