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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
£18
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Calatayud to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calatayud to Madrid will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 11 trains that leave Calatayud for Madrid every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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03272Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calatayud to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 202 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Calatayud to Madrid trains for today, Monday 10 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03304 | Delayed 12:11 Calatayud station | 1h33 | 11:49 11:49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
00602 | Delayed 12:25 14:25Calatayud station | 1h39 | 14:04 14:04Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
35501 | 15:05 Calatayud station | 4h36 | 19:41 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
03308 | On time 16:15 Calatayud station | 1h29 | 17:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03162 | On time 18:15 Calatayud station | 1h29 | 19:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03182 | On time 20:15 Calatayud station | 1h29 | 21:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
00610 | Delayed 19:35 21:35Calatayud station | 1h47 | 23:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 11 August | |||||
03062 | 8:06 Calatayud station | 1h34 | 9:40 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
35503 | 9:15 Calatayud station | 4h58 | 14:13 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
03272 | 9:23 Calatayud station | 1h32 | 10:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03082 | 10:15 Calatayud station | 1h29 | 11:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Calatayud to Madrid run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 21:50 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calatayud 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 Calatayud to Madrid trains use the Calatayud to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Use this guide to compare Calatayud and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Calatayud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante La Dolores, Restaurante Posada San Antón
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Calatayud. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Calatayud. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Calatayud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Calatayud: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Calatayud: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Castillo de Ayud, Hotel Marivella, Hotel Monasterio Benedictino.
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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