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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
£77
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
6 h 4 m
Average duration
7 h 25 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cádiz to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cádiz to Madrid will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
To travel from Cádiz to Madrid you need to make at least one change.
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06217Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cádiz to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 487 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£82 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Cádiz to Madrid trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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Normal+ 06015 | 11:30 Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 7h34 | 19:04 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06217 | 11:30 Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 11h42 | 23:12 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06217 | 15:30 Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 7h42 | 23:12 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02165 | Delayed 16:05 Cádiz station | 4h49 | 18:54 18:54Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal+ 06217 | 16:45 Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 6h27 | 23:12 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02175 | On time 18:00 Cádiz station | 4h36 | 22:36 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Cádiz to Madrid run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 487 km distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 487 km |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 19:40 |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cádiz 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 Cádiz to Madrid trains use the Cadiz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Use this guide to compare Cádiz and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cadiz is 1 km from Cádiz city centre. Public transport options include:
Cadiz has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Station cafeteria
ATMs are located in the main concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 23:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cadiz: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Cadiz: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cadiz: The station is fully accessible, including adapted platforms and assistance for people with disabilities.
Nearby hotels include Spanish Galleon Lodge, Hotel de Francia y París, Dormos Hotel.
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.
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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