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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 18 Sept
£48
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£48
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 42 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 42 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Benicassim to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Benicassim to Madrid will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
To travel from Benicassim to Madrid you need to make at least one change.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Benicassim to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £48, while a flight costs an average of £59.
Distance: 322 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price | £59 Average Price | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg 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 Benicassim to Madrid:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Benicassim to Madrid costing on average £50.
A train is £11 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Benicassim to Madrid costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Coach takes on average 5h 27m.
The journey is about 25m faster (3h 35m by train vs 4h 0m by car) and roughly £20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£48 vs £68). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with AVE.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Benicassim to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 15:30. The fastest train covers the 322 km distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 322 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 6:12 |
Last train 15:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Benicassim 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 Benicassim to Madrid trains use the Benicasim to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Benicassim and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Benicasim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante La Manduca, Restaurante El Mercado, La Guindilla bar-tasca
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Benicasim. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Benicasim.
Available at Benicasim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Benicasim: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Benicasim: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Tramontana, Hotel Voramar, Hotel Bulevard.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
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