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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£39
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£50
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
5 h 38 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
6 h 48 m
Trains on 03 Sept
19
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Algeciras to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Algeciras to Madrid will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
To travel from Algeciras to Madrid you need to make at least one change.
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06021Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Algeciras to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £96.
Distance: 500 km
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£61 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Algeciras to Madrid:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Algeciras to Madrid costing on average £61.
A coach is £46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Algeciras to Madrid costing on average £96.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Coach takes on average 10h 14m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (6h 11m by train vs 6h 36m by car). Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Renfe INTERCITY.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Algeciras to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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Normal+ 06217 | 12:45 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 10h27 | 23:12 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | Delayed 13:45 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h38 | 19:23 19:23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06217 | 15:00 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 8h12 | 23:12 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
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NORMAL.+ 06159 | 6:30 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 11h45 | 18:15 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06021 | 6:30 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h52 | 14:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06149 | 6:30 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 10h09 | 16:39 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06149 | 7:00 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 9h39 | 16:39 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06159 | 7:00 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 11h15 | 18:15 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06021 | 7:00 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h22 | 14:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | 9:10 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 12h13 | 21:23 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06149 | 9:10 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h29 | 16:39 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06159 | 9:10 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 9h05 | 18:15 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06159 | 9:30 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 18:15 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06149 | 9:30 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h09 | 16:39 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | 9:30 Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 11h53 | 21:23 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
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Trains from Algeciras to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 17:45. The fastest train covers the 500 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 500 km |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 6:30 |
Last train 17:45 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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A busy central avenue known for theatres, shops and illuminated façades, ideal for architecture, nightlife and classic city views.
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Algeciras to Madrid by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Algeciras to Madrid trains use the Algeciras to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Algeciras and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Algeciras has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante La Carbonería, Restaurante El Claustro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Algeciras. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Algeciras. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Algeciras: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Algeciras: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Algeciras.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mir Octavio, AC Hotel Algeciras by Marriott, Hotel Alborán Algeciras.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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