- Must visit
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 04 Oct
£89
Average ticket price on 04 Oct
£101
Fastest journey on 04 Oct
4 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 04 Oct
4 h 45 m
Trains on 04 Oct
11
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
On Sun 04 Oct, we found 11 trains from El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 479 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 56 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.
13003+
06107
Normal+
06015
13003+
06015
02075+
06097
02075
02075+
06097
02175
02075
Normal+
06015
13003+
06107Trains from El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 479 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 479 km |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 19:40 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid trains for today, Saturday 3 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13015+ 06177 | On time 16:06 El Puerto de Santa María Station | 4h39 | 20:45 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02175 | 18:30 El Puerto de Santa María Station | 4h06 | 22:36 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 4 October | |||||
02075 | 6:45 El Puerto de Santa María Station | 4h22 | 11:07 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
02075+ 06107 | 6:45 El Puerto de Santa María Station | 6h20 | 13:05 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02075+ 06097 | 6:45 El Puerto de Santa María Station | 4h03 | 10:48 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02075+ 06127 | 6:45 El Puerto de Santa María Station | 8h17 | 15:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
13003+ 06107 | 7:09 El Puerto de Santa María Station | 5h56 | 13:05 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
13003+ 06127 | 7:09 El Puerto de Santa María Station | 7h53 | 15:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
13003+ 06015 | 7:09 El Puerto de Santa María Station | 11h55 | 19:04 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06217 | 13:45 El Puerto de Santa María, Av. del Monasterio (Estación de tren) | 9h27 | 23:12 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06177 | 13:45 El Puerto de Santa María, Av. del Monasterio (Estación de tren) | 7h00 | 20:45 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06015 | 13:45 El Puerto de Santa María, Av. del Monasterio (Estación de tren) | 5h19 | 19:04 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum is famed for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections of Dalí, Miró and 20th-century works.
This refined museum features major works by Titian, Rubens and Caravaggio in a manageable collection inside a grand palace.
Madrid’s most famous park offers lakes, gardens, sculptures and broad promenades, perfect for walking, rowing and people-watching.
This grand boulevard links major museums and historic fountains, making it one of the city’s most elegant and culture-rich walks.
A busy central avenue known for theatres, shops and illuminated façades, ideal for architecture, nightlife and classic city views.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables and soup, long associated with Madrid taverns and traditional lunchtime dining.
Deep-fried squid rings served in a crusty bread roll, a classic fast bite around Plaza Mayor and one of Madrid’s best-known snacks.
Madrid-style tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla, rich and slow-cooked, traditionally eaten in colder months.
Traditional bar celebrated for excellent tortilla española and honest Madrid-style tapas in a lively, no-frills atmosphere.
Historic tavern famed for roast suckling pig and classic Castilian dishes in an old-fashioned, atmospheric setting near Plaza Mayor.
Iconic churrería serving Madrid’s classic chocolate con churros around the clock in a bustling, traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe. Rooms, meals and Metro fares are usually cheaper than Paris or London, but central hotels and popular dining areas raise costs.
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.
Official public transport app
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Those wishing to visit the Spanish capital can expect to choose from 4-5 direct trains services per day, including the weekend. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. Departure times are spread throughout the day, beginning shortly after 08:00 a.m. continuing until the early evening.
The nationalised Spanish rail company Renfe is the only company providing trains from El Puerto de Santa María and Madrid. Renfe trains offer comfortable seating with different classes available, and feature on board catering, toilets and WLAN.
A direct train from El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid takes just under four hours. Passengers travelling with an indirect train journey can expect journey times up to eight hours including changeovers.
There are 4-5 direct trains from El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid travelling daily, including Saturdays and Sundays. When choosing to travel via an indirect route, which are readily available, journey times do increase and may incur wait times at connecting stations.
Departure train station: All trains depart from Puerto Santa Maria station. The main station is located slightly east to the centre of El Puerto de Santa Maria but is easily accessible by bus or local rail. There is a car park nearby as well as a coach terminal. The station has toilets, ATMs and lost luggage.
Arrival train station: Madrid Atocha is the biggest and busiest station in Madrid. Although it is located slightly outside the city centre, it is well connected with public transport and it is even possible to walk to the heart of the city within 30 minutes. Madrid Atocha has high-speed train connections to the rest of the South of Spain. The station itself offers food, drinks, shops, toilets, left luggage and even a turtle pool. Additionally, there are many hotels and further restaurants within walking distance.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from El Puerto de Santa María 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 El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid trains use the Puerto Santa María to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare El Puerto de Santa María and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Puerto Santa María is 1 km from El Puerto de Santa María city centre. Public transport options include:
Puerto Santa María has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Puerto Santa María.
Available at Puerto Santa María: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Puerto Santa María.
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.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need