What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Ceuta?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Ceuta is to train and car ferry which costs €45 - €200 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Ceuta?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Ceuta is to fly and drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €70 - €220.

How far is it from Madrid to Ceuta?

The distance between Madrid and Ceuta is 786 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Ceuta without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Ceuta without a car is to train and car ferry via Málaga which takes 8h 28m and costs €70 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Ceuta?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Madrid to Ceuta, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ceuta?

There are 574+ hotels available in Ceuta.

Madrid to Ceuta - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Ceuta by train, car ferry, bus, plane, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry via Málaga
best
1. Take the train from Estación de Atocha to Malaga - Maria Zambrano Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Algecirastrain Alv
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Ceutacarferry
8h 28m
€71–259
Fly to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, rideshare
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane MAD - TNG
2. Take the rideshare from Tangier to Fnideqrideshare
5h 31m
€43–233
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Algeciras San Bernardobus Madrid
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Ceutacarferry
10h 38m
€54–193
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algecirastrain Alv
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Ceutacarferry
8h 33m
€47–194
Bus, car ferry via Córdoba
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Córdoba, Estación de Autobusesbus
2. Take the bus from Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses to Estación de Algeciras San Bernardobus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Ceutacarferry
14h 24m
€83–223
Fly to Málaga Airport, bus, car ferry
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane MAD - AGP
2. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
3. Take the bus from Marbella to Estación de Algeciras San Bernardobus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Ceutacarferry
7h 50m
€73–270
Fly to Sania Ramel Airport, drive
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sania Ramel Airport (TTU)plane MAD - TTU
2. Drive from Sania Ramel Airport (TTU) to Ceutacar
4h 17m
€74–212
Fly to Seville Airport, bus, car ferry
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MAD - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Algeciras Puertobus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Ceutacarferry
8h 42m
€77–330
Fly to Jerez Airport, bus, car ferry
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane MAD - XRY
2. Take the bus from Jerez de la Frontera to Algeciras Puertobus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Ceutacarferry
8h 4m
€83–407

Madrid to Ceuta by bus, foot, and car ferry

14Weekly Services

10h 38mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.5 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Ceuta, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Ceuta. However, you can take the train to Malaga - Maria Zambrano Station, take the train to Algeciras, walk to Plaza de Andalucía, take the bus to Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, walk to Port of Algeciras, then take the car ferry to Ceuta. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ceuta via Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo and Port of Algeciras in around 10h 38m.

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